Controller

Controller

Our profitable, supportive client – supporting various commercial and residential real estate portfolio and non-profits – is looking to add a diligent, team-minded Controller to its Finance/Accounting team. The Controller serves as a senior-level manager who oversees all day-to-day finance and accounting operations and leads the accounting staff (5).

The Controller will ensure production of accurate books and records, corresponding with professional support services, and collaborating with other directors and managers within the organization. He/she will work diligently to modernize accounting records and systems, strive to improve accounting close and lead and mentor a growing in-house accounting team.

Opportunity Breakdown

• Finance and Accounting Systems – Ensure the books are accurate and managed on a timely basis; including invoice approvals/coding, payroll, general ledger, subledgers, journal entries, asset register, among others.
• Cash Flow Management – Monitoring and balancing cash flows to meet obligations and optimize investment. Provide strategic financial insights through analysis, reporting, and recommendations.
• Internal Controls – Creating and monitoring company policies and internal controls.
• Audit Liaison & External Reporting – Coordinating with external financial, compliance, and tax auditors; preparing company tax and financial statements in coordination with external CPA firm.
• Compliance – Ensuring compliance with local law, tax provisions, and relevant financial regulations.
• Reporting and Analysis – Provide financial reporting and analysis to guide decision-making.
• Leadership – Mentoring and managing the accounting and financial staff.
• Cost Controls – Identifying efficiencies and opportunities for cost reductions across business.
• Global accounting - ensure international wires/ACH process

Desired Experience/Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required. CPA preferred but not required
• Public accounting or audit experience is required
• MST/MBA in Accounting or Finance preferred but not required
• QuickBooks experience is required
• 8-10+ years' experience working as an accounting leader, or team lead of at least 3-5 staff
• Consolidated reporting/inter-company accounting experience is required (20+ entities)
• Strong accounting backbone and knowledge of GAAP
• Financial statement preparation and analysis required
• Strong exposure/experience with controls and financial reporting activities
• Openness and ability to help manage clerical accounting with staff resources
• Proven leadership traits and abilities – understand how to take care of a team!
• Superb customer service abilities, both with internal and external stakeholders and clients

Culture, Compensation & Benefits

• Faith-based culture – supportive, tight-knit group
• IN-office working schedule
• Secure client portfolio – steady work, stable process and company history
• $160,000 - $180,000 - depending on experience offered
• Small discretionary bonuses available
• Accrued PTO available
• Health/Medical Benefits
• FSA/HSA

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