Senior Corporate Controller for Multi-Family Real Estate Firm - $175k - $225k Base Salary - PLUS- Bonus! We are seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Controller who is ready to become an integral part of our winning team! Operating at an expert level, you will oversee financial activities and accounting personnel as well as identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Oversee the accounting function for a $500M multi-family and student housing portfolio of operating properties, construction management, and development properties.
• You possess the ability to assess and understand complex capital structures, tax structures and real estate transactions, to ensure the proper accounting treatment is employed to achieve desired tax and reporting objectives.
• Be the primary liaison with external accountants and tax consultants, building a strong working relationship with them to ensure the timely preparation of annual financial statements and hundreds of federal, state and local tax returns.

• Detailed review of monthly financial data for all entities, including GL and account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, the preparation and evaluation of variance and trend analyses, to ensure proper accounting treatment and reliability of the financial information.
• Ensures that all local financial analysis, inventory and fixed asset systems and procedures are in compliance with company policies, acceptable accounting practices, and compliance with GAAP, high integrity of reports and tight internal controls and applicable regulations.
• Play a prominent role in monthly P&L and B/S variance analysis; assist operations team with analysis and coding. Monitor income, costs, and capital expenditures.
• Assure accurate and timely compliance with reporting requirements to banks and preferred lenders and strengthen internal controls; assure strong internal controls specifically related to cash
• Prepare accurate long and short-term cash flow forecasts; monitor and report timely

• Work collaboratively with team members in accounting and other departments to prepare annual budgets
• Partner with CEO and senior management to define and execute a sound strategic plan to maximize the company's profitability and cash flow
• Collaborate with all levels of management to ensure company-wide understanding and utilization of financial information to make sound business decisions
• Manages, motivates, and develops a team of accounting professionals by providing proper coaching, training, and mentorship through the hiring of top talent.

Our Ideal Candidate

This is a hands-on in-office position, a 360 role that calls for a rock star senior level Corporate Accounting professional. While we are a leader in our marketplace, we also offer an entrepreneurial environment with a close-knit team of highly dedicated professionals. In return for a competitive compensation package of $225k PLUS bonuses, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

• CPA designation is required
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related technical field
• Minimum 8-10 years of accounting experience
• 4 years in a leadership role

• Real Estate accounting experience/background required
• Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with Financial Statement Consolidations
• Experienced in coordinating with outside CPAs regarding GAAP Audits & Tax Returns
• Student Housing and/or Entrata accounting software experience a plus

What Can We Offer?

In return, the selected candidate will receive:

• Competitive base salary of $175k - $225k yearly bonus
• Competitive benefit package
• Robust organization in growth mode

• Opportunity to be a part of a high-performing boutique accounting team with an industry-leader in multifamily assets
• Director report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company
• Boutique team-size, direct mentorship and team management opportunity

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.