Controller

Job Summary:

The Controller will oversee the full cycle accounting for the multifamily portfolio including month-end close, reviewing and approving payments, overseeing accounts receivable, collections, RUBS billing, budgeting and financial reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
▪    Manage property level financial reporting and accounting across portfolios
▪    Oversee functions of staff accountants, A/P and A/R specialists
▪    Oversee payment processing, collections, and resident billing
▪    Review journal entries and perform month‐end and year-end close
▪    Review bank reconciliations and ensure they are accurate and complete
▪    Review and oversee cash management including preparation of cash flow forecasts
▪    Manage annual budgeting and reforecasting
▪    Ensure acquisitions and dispositions are properly recorded
▪    Work with property management to research and explain budget to actual variances and deliver to leadership
▪    Responsible for partner and lender reporting
▪    Utilize existing accounting and third-party systems to automate processes and reporting where appropriate
▪    Ensure compliance with company's policies
 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:  

•    Accounting degree; CPA required 
•    7+ years of work experience with an emphasis in the Real Estate industry preferred
•    Advanced knowledge and experience in applying GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting procedures
•    Solid knowledge and experience in ResMan, Yardi, Entrata, or similar software
•    Extremely proficient in Microsoft Excel
•    Must have strong managerial experience and communication skills
•    Strong financial reporting and analytical skills
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
•    Detail-oriented and organized

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:  
•    CPA required

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:  

• Communication Skills – Ability to communicate effectively when speaking.  Writing skills must demonstrate clear and concise messages, while still coming across as supportive.
• Natural Collaborator – Demonstrated ability to invite diverse perspectives, promote an inclusive work environment and support workforce diversity
• Values Integrity – Proven strength in exercising sound judgement and observing the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Problem Solving –Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.  
• Customer Service – Must possess a genuine, service-oriented client engagement approach
• Project Management – Ability to organize and direct a project to completion
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Technical Knowledge – Must have basic federal, state and local employment law knowledge
• Leadership Skills – Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Flexible Work Style – Adaptability to the needs of the organization and employees
• Organizational Skills – Ability to prioritize tasks; asks questions when target goals or dates overlap
• Computer Skills – Subject-matter-expert knowledge of data analysis techniques and tools and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.