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