Controller

Remote

A family office and diversified and opportunistic CRE investment firm that focuses on the acquisition, development, and repositioning of value-add and adaptive reuse projects through a variety of positions in the capital stack is looking for an Accounting Manager/Controller to lead the accounting team.

Controller/Manager will manage both corporate level finance and accounting tasks as well as support the finance and operations of active development and construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate accounting, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of success in financial management. The Controller must be able to work independently and as part of a team and adapt to a dynamic and growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage both project and entity-level accounting for a highly-structured, diverse real estate portfolio – both by asset-type as well as position in the capital stack
• Assist in managing relationships and liaise with internal resources, external resources, external fund administrator(s), and external auditors to meet all monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines
• Assist with external CPA firms to meet quarterly/annual tax compliance requirements
• Assist with debt compliance reporting
• Assist with preparation of quarterly/annual/ad-hoc reporting requirements to investors
• Prepare/maintain cash flow projections and daily cash management
• Prepare and assist with ad-hoc limited partner, capital markets, investor relations and front-office requests
• Various special projects/reports for both internal and external use
• Support development team with processing development draw vendor payments and reconciling the draws to project financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and compliance with GAAP and industry regulations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, including consolidated reports.
• Coordinate and review annual partnership and individual tax filings with external tax advisors.
• Prepare and submit annual 1099s and business license filings.
• Collaborate with auditors; field requests, review and distribute audit reports and financials.
• Collaborate with operations on the review of monthly financial statements, funding requests, cash projections, and annual budgets.
• Oversee real estate and personal property tax payments and assessment appeals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required in a relevant field of study (accounting, finance, economics)
• At least 7 plus years of relevant professional experience including public accounting and/or fund accounting experience
• Real estate accounting and system knowledge a plus (including Quickbooks)
• Advanced Excel experience strongly preferred
• Ability to meet stated objectives in an effective and timely manner
• Ability to connect with and to create positive relations with 3rd parties, investment partners and senior management
• Reliable financial statements
• Meticulous attention to detail, superior work quality
• Thoughtful presentation and communication skills