CONTROLLER - Real Estate Investment Company

Specializes in Student Housing

Property Management, Renovations, Development, Construction

Corp. Office Location: Aliso Viejo (now); San Clemente very soon

If you are interested in working for a fast-paced, growing company with a bright future and a friendly corporate culture apply now! The Controller will report directly to the CFO and will be responsible for the following:

Ensure timely and accurate books and records, account reconciliations, financial statements and reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Principles (GAAP)

Produce timely and accurate consolidated financial statements

Play a prominent role in monthly P&L and B/S variance analysis; assist operations team with analysis and coding. Monitor income, costs, and capital expenditures.

Assure accurate and timely compliance with reporting requirements to banks and preferred lenders

Take a lead role in preparing partnership quarterly reports

Oversee CapEx draws; assure timely submission and funding to support company cash flow

Work with Investor relations team to assure timely execution of monthly distributions

Develop business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls; assure strong internal controls specifically related to cash

Prepare accurate long and short-term cash flow forecasts; monitor and report timely

Work collaboratively with team members in accounting and other departments to prepare annual budgets

Partner with CFO and senior management to define and execute a sound strategic plan to maximize the company’s profitability and cash flow

Provide exceptional leadership to the accounting department

Collaborate with all levels of management to ensure company-wide understanding and utilization of financial information to make sound business decisions

Manage, train and mentor all accounting team members in 2 locations (So. Cal. SLC, Utah); prepare annual reviews

Monitor impound escrows, assure funds are adequate to cover property taxes and insurance

EDUCATION & SKILLS

CPA required

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related technical field

Minimum 8-10 years of accounting experience; 4 years in leadership role.

Real Estate accounting experience/background required

Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Financial Statement Consolidations

Experienced in coordinating with outside CPAs regarding GAAP Audits & Tax Returns

Student Housing and/or Entrata accounting software experience a plus

Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.