Job Description

We are seeking a real estate Controller that is professional, experienced, self-motivated, energetic and passionate about what they do. An analytical leader with excellent collaboration skills, resourceful, innovative, forward-thinking and committed. You’ll work in a team-driven environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning, and provides opportunities for career growth. An individual with a strong sense of ethics and integrity, and organizational skills.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• To ensure the financial reporting for the management company and the properties the management Company manages, including budgets, forecasts, special reports and analysis, accounts payable, federal, state and local tax reporting and filing, reconciliations, and other accounting functions are done in a timely manner
• Support the department in the general ledger maintenance and month-end closing activities
• Prepare journal entries to support the general ledger activity including month-end adjustments.
• Perform analysis of the accounts, analyze for inaccuracies, and prepare reconciliations.
• Assist the Accounting Manager with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Partner with the external tax group to file and pay corporate taxes
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and regulations per appropriate accounting discipline (tax, audit, financial reporting) and how they affect the company

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent organizational, problem solving and communication skills
• Able to meet deadlines and report timelines
• Very strong Excel skills and ability to apply them to improve and streamline processes
• Strong knowledge of general ledger and account reconciliations
• Proven ability to handle multiple task/projects simultaneously
• Comfortable with mainframe accounting systems
• Have experience with mergers and acquisitions
• Audit experience

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS undergraduate degree in accounting/finance or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years accounting, auditing, or financial analysis experience
• Must have working knowledge of accounting documentation (GAAP Standards)
• Yardi ERP experience