Reliant Capital is seeking a VP, Corporate controller with accounting experience in real estate or financial services. This role leads a team of accounting professionals, and manages all aspects of the company's accounting, financial reporting, and related controls, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial information. The VP, Corporate Controller will also provide strategic insights that support organizational-level business decision-making. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader, with a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and creating and improving accounting systems and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Lead the preparation and analysis of financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and Reliant-specific standards
• Work closely with other Finance and Credit team members to produce monthly Financial & Portfolio Report packages, providing insights into performance, risk management, and progress of strategic initiatives
• Provide insights and analysis of financial performance, trends, and budget-to-actual variances to identify areas of improvement and drive business decisions, including key drivers of budget and prior-period variances
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning processes
• Assist with the preparation of board materials, providing insights and recommendations to improve performance and profitability

Accounting Operations

• Establish and maintain seamless accounting processes and controls by collaborating closely with Sales, Technology, Data & Analytics, Credit, Construction, and Operations to establish seamless accounting processes and controls
• Ensure seamless integration, connectivity, and workflows between accounting and reporting systems, including Reliant’s loan origination, construction draw management, and servicing systems
• Establish and maintain strong expense management policies, reporting, and controls, and leading Reliant’s compliance with the expense policy and delegation of authority framework
• Utilize month-end close checklists to drive accountability, ensure deadlines are met by the Finance team, and close the books in a timely manner
• Onboard and supervise vendors, ensuring all required documentation and year-end 1099 reporting is complete and correct
• Ensure strict internal controls are consistently and continuously employed, including treasury best practices, segregation of duties around cash receipts and disbursements, safeguarding Reliant’s assets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable / interest accruals, management of the general ledger, chart of accounts, manual accruals, etc.
• Maintain detailed account reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness on a monthly basis
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and other financial transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness

Regulatory Compliance

• Stay current on relevant accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
• Coordinate audits and examinations conducted by external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures
• Collaborate with legal counsel for any regulatory compliance-related issues or inquiries

Team Leadership and Development

• Build and lead a high-performing accounting and finance team of 2-3 in the near to medium-term, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• 8 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles, with 3 years in a leadership capacity
• Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, GAAP principles, and internal controls
• Prior experience in the real estate or financial services industry is preferred, mortgage lending experience is highly desired
• Proven track record of managing complex accounting operations, driving process improvements, and establishing workflow optimization through system automations
• Demonstrated ability to lead accounting platform migrations to a web-based, interconnected platform
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate well with others in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong proficiency in and desire to work with modern technology tools
• Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate team members to set and achieve impactful goals and objectives