Job Summary

The Controller will guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures. They will manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results. They will ensure asset protection by establishing, monitoring, enforcing internal controls, and training all members to understand and utilize them. Be diligent in monitoring and confirming financial conditions by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors while maintaining a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk. They are responsible for coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. The Controller will have a good understanding of all facets of real estate development. The position responsibilities will include corporate investment and oversight of the investment fund in conjunction with the CFO and investment manager.

How you will contribute

Management

·         Maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures

·         Manage the general ledger.

·         Manage internal accounting personnel and outside resources related to accounting and risk management services.

·         Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives.

·         Identify and implement new technologies that improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Transactions

·         Ensure all accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions are timely and accurate.

·         Ensure the cost efficiency of all bills and services.

·         Maintain an effective and consistent credit risk and accounts receivable process.

·         Ensure accurate inventory and product costing through the accounting system.

·         Ensure timely and accurate payroll in accordance with all payroll and payroll tax laws.

·         Timely and accurate treasury management as well as bank reconciliations.

·         Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis.

·         Maintain a chart of accounts that is consistent with the company’s reporting goals.

·         Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.

·         Maintain a system of checks, balances, and controls over accounting transactions.

·         Will work with other departments (real estate, asset management, community impact, etc.) in the budgeting and accountability of their budgets.

Reporting

·         Issue timely and complete financial statements and creating reports for the Board of Directors and select committees.

·         Recommend benchmarks against which to measure profitability and in accordance with the strategic goals of the company.

·         Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.

·         Manage the production and maintenance of the annual budget and forecasts.

·         Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.

·         Provide for a system of management cost reports.

·         Provide financial analyses as needed, for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

·         Ability to present complex financial data through simplified charts and tables.

Compliance

·         Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.

·         Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants

·         Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

·         Expert understanding of finance and budgeting, including preparation of consolidated financial reports, and cash-flow management.

·         Proficient in use of accounting software, sophisticated reporting, process management and internal controls.

·         Ability to adapt in the role to handle some of the responsibilities of a CFO or bookkeeper.

·         Ability to communicate clearly processes established or managed.

·         Ability to support and develop staff.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with more advanced skills in Excel.

·         Executes with urgency and shared accountability.

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills.

·         Professional, enthusiastic, responsible, and dependable team player.

·         Can work well under pressure.

·         Self‐motivated, takes initiative and willing to acquire new skills.

·         Ability to grow with the organization.

·         Ability to think out of the box and suggest new ways to meet our strategic vision.

Education and/or Experience

·         Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in Accounting or Business Administration or a related field from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·         Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a Controller or Finance Manager

·         Certified Public Accounting designations preferred.

·         Previous experience working in Real Estate Development preferred.

·         Experienced with QuickBooks, Yardi software applications.

·         Previous experience with accounting software implementation preferred.

·         Experience with real estate development and finance preferred.

Benefits

·         Hybrid Work Environment

·         Paid Holidays

·         Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off

·         401K with 3% employer contribution

·         Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA