A.B. Tech Labs, LLCAn Affiliate OfKeller Williams Realty International
What you’ll be called: Controller, Accelerator Businesses
Where you’ll work: KWRI Headquarters—Austin, TX
Who we’re looking for:
The ideal candidate will be an adaptable, self-motivated independent thinker with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, customer service, internal controls, process improvement and the ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
What you’ll do:
The Accelerator Businesses Controller will serve as a member of the executive leadership team for all accelerator businesses and will have oversight of all accounting and financial concerns for the accelerators. The Controller will advise the accounting teams of the accelerators, coordinate with outside accounting firms on audit and tax matters, and will design and implement systems, policies and procedures for existing and additional accelerators as they develop. This role also serves as a consultant, working with others to create a fiscal strategy that aligns with the goals of the accelerator businesses.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Establish, document and direct accounting policies and procedures for all existing and new accelerators to ensure the standards of the executive leadership team are met
Maintenance of internal controls and segregation of duties
Review, analysis and distribution of internal financial statements and reports for all accelerators to the executive leadership team
Conduct cash flow planning to ensure availability of funds as needed
Manage cash controls and procedures, including controls over online banking system and accounts
Oversee the development of annual operating budgets and periodic forecasting
Supervision and coordination of annual external audits
Assist the executive leadership team with preparation and analysis of financial models and pro forms for significant new contracts, lines of business and acquisitions
Oversee debt, capital and liquidity strategies
Assess and evaluate the financial performance of all accelerators regarding long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts
Coordinate with KWRI, accelerators and legal teams to maintain RESPA compliance for all organizations
Oversight and review of the following for each accelerator o Accounts payable and receivable
o Revenue processing and recognition
o Payroll and profit share
o Fixed assets
o Account reconciliations
o Monthly close process, including review of journal entries
o Monthly review of bank accounts and GL account reconciliations
Provide guidance, training and education to the finance and accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions, reporting, fiscal control/budgeting and forecasting
Coordinate with external accounting firm on all tax matters
Review legal contracts to determine financial and accounting impact and to ensure payment terms and other financial matters are clear
Project management and supervision of special accounting projects
Other duties as assigned
Reports to the Chairman’s Managing Director
Knowledge and Skills:
Accounting degree required
CPA preferred
10 years’ experience with most recent experience at the Controller level
Prior experience in high-growth startup environment
Strong understanding of equity and debt financing
Experience with taxation of pass-through entities preferred
Leadership skills with steadfast resolve and personal integrity
Experience accounting for multiple entities, consolidation and intercompany transactions
Project management and supervision of special accounting projects
Ability to assess a proposal, identify issues, and suggest solutions
Must have strong communication skills, be able to adapt to a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Must have strong analytical and reasoning skills and be proficient in Excel
Who is KW and what are the Accelerators?
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. is the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count and is also number 1 in units and sales volume in the United States. Founded in 1983, the company has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven and education-based culture that rewards agents as stakeholders. The accelerators are businesses created to enhance the experience of agents and consumers by providing products and services such as mortgage, insurance, property management, iBuyer program, business coaching and productivity training.