Our client, a very stable and highly reputable real estate firm, is seeking a Controller with great leadership skills. We have placed several people with this company and have consistently received very positive feedback. They have an outstanding leadership team and can offer a generous comp package.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversee 2-3 Senior Accountants
• Ensure appropriate controls and procedures are in place for accurate and timely financial reporting
• Oversee month-end close, including reviewing financial statements
• Oversee the preparation of detailed audit workpaper in connection with month, quarter and year-end financial audit and reporting process
• Reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers to general ledger and monthly reports
• Utilize existing accounting systems to automate processes and reporting where appropriate
• Manage accounting for the tenant accounting year-end lease requirements
• Work with property management to research and explain budget to actual variances, and share these explanations with F&A leadership for use in monthly management meetings as required
• Support CFO with ad-hoc analysis requests
• Manage annual Building Operating Expense reports; prepare annual operating budget, revised forecast

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’ s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Strong managerial skills
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles and the accounting requirements of real estate organizations
• Strong organization, coordination and planning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines consistently
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills