About Sentral

Sentral is a network of urban residential communities redefining the way people live, travel, and work. Sentral takes the convenience, connection, and comfort of home to new heights-we call it Home+. Designed for the mobile professional, our one-of-a-kind communities offer designer-furnished and unfurnished apartments with flexible lengths of stay in walkable, vibrant neighborhoods. Premium amenities include everything from thoughtful co-working spaces and high-speed Wi-Fi to fitness centers, rooftop pools, homesharing, and more.

Whether you stay a year, a night or somewhere in between, Sentral lets you live life on your own terms in the heart of the world's best cities: Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, Oakland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Monica, Scottsdale, and Seattle, with more coming soon.

Our core values reflect our commitment to our employees, as we elevate humanity and make one another better. We strongly believe in continuous personal improvement, career growth and diversity in our work force. With ongoing learning & development offerings, leadership coaching and mentorship programs, we foster an empowered environment rooted in empathy and growth. Our colleagues are curious explorers who never stop learning and who strive for great outcomes.

Learn more about Sentral by visiting www.sentral.com

Job Description and Duties

At Sentral, we are building a team of people-first focused individuals who thrive on going above and beyond. Ideal candidates will exemplify a good sense of humor, a positive attitude, a growth mindset, and an entrepreneurial drive. The Corporate Controller is responsible for direct supervision of all accounting and financial functions. Primary responsibilities include supervision of the monthly close process, monthly, quarterly and annual billings to clients for services provided, billing reimbursements from clients, collection of accounts receivable, supervising accounts payable, monthly reporting for the owner, monthly preparation of a reforecast, annual preparation of a budget, assist in the preparation of quarterly tax projections and annual tax return preparation and all treasury administration. The Corporate Controller will also be part of a team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate. Demonstrated interest in process improvements, technology, and innovation; coupled with a strong desire to execute management plans across a national portfolio. The ideal candidate possesses an entrepreneurial drive, self-awareness and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with limited structure. This team member will assist with all aspects of operations and software support, with a focus initially on reporting and reporting processes. Success in this role involves the ability to learn quickly and support the execution of business plans while continuing to take on increased responsibility. The position reports to the VP of Accounting and Finance and will work very closely with across all departments.

• Responsible for overall corporate and property accounting and financial reporting, including annual financial statement audits

• Collaborate with other department leaders to develop and execute corporate strategies

• Prepare monthly financial statements and related footnotes

• Coordinate with Asset Management and Lenders to ensure debt compliance

• Perform technical accounting research and prepares memos/whitepaper documentation for technical accounting matters affecting the company

• Maintain and continuously improve operating efficiency of financial processes and reporting

• Perform Treasury functions and cash projections to effectively manage cash balances and maximize the return on any excess cash balances

• Prepare monthly reforecast incorporating historical results and future assumptions

• Oversee financial and accounting staff and analyze profit center performance metrics

• Document processes and ensure compliance with financial management and accounting regulations

• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and reports, and review journal entries and account reconciliation.

• Monitor closing processes, billing, invoicing, expenses, reimbursements, and payroll administration

• Evaluate and enhance financial controls and tax return procedures

Skills and Experience

• Six+ years of relevant experience in hospitality, short-term rental, or multifamily industries
• CPA with public accounting experience, prior Big 4 experience a plus
• Experience in Yardi, NetSuite, and understanding of Entrata and/or cloud-based accounting ERP systems preferred
• Experience implementing and optimizing accounting processes
• Exemplary computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and demonstrated ability to learn new technologies
• Ability to multi-task with exceptional time management, prioritization, and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across various audiences
• Keen insight and ability to drive implementation of new processes, systems and sharing/re-apply of best practices
• Humility, a desire to make others better, and the ability to exhibit grace and humor under pressure will also go a long way toward making you successful on this team

Sentral Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage: We are committed to providing comprehensive healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision, and other benefit options) to our team members and their families.
• Career Development: We offer extensive learning and development opportunities to support growth.
• Paid Time Off: Sentral fosters a flexible work lifestyle by offering generous paid time off to team members.
• Matching 401K: To help you reach your savings goals, we offer a 401(k) plan with a match.