Job Description

A well-established design-build development firm located in Century City/ Los Angeles, specializing in unique, high-end modern architectural projects has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Financial Manager / Controller.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Help to define strategic business actions and play a leading role in continuous improvement with regard to financing, investments and management, including (but not limited to):

• Capital structure
• Risk Management
• Auditing and reporting
• Business and tax planning
• Capital expenditures
• Research and development
• Working capital management
• Budgeting
• Investor relations

REQUIREMENTS:

• Understands Real Estate
• Highly proficient in Financial Analysis with full understanding of all aspect of real estate development from acquisition through construction, project completions and disposal / sale of property.
• Have full knowledge of Accounting Principles and familiar with Construction Accounting software (Timberline Preferred ).
• Have experience working with GL and Insurances.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Own all structures for accounting in relationship to daily work, executive reporting, and tax planning.
• Assist Project Management with financial structure of each project.
• Consistently review each project's bottom line and understand where each project stands financially.
• Development projects performance- creating books/ binders regarding accounting.
• Review all fractional investments.
• Plan: Determine the strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement action plans, and evaluate the process and results using company financial data.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor investments and assist with recommendations.
• Review and analyze timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Review and reconcile investment accounts.
• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control. Hold weekly meetings with Owner.
• Implement the use of Timberline Software for the entire accounting department.
• Oversee cash flow and prepare/ manage cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy.
• Oversee the accounting function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control.
• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded.
• Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Owner.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual projects.
• Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interest of the company.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/ or resolve the problem.