Financial Controller

Position Summary

The Financial Controller oversees accounting operations for the management company and property-owning entities, including financial reporting, cash management, intercompany accounting, budgeting, and internal controls. This hands-on role works closely with ownership and property management to maintain accurate financial records, strengthen accounting processes, and support the financial performance of the portfolio. The position also manages and develops a small accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-entity accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll accounting, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and management fee activity, ensuring accurate and properly segregated records in QuickBooks Desktop.
• Manage property and lease accounting, including tenant billing, rent escalations, CAM and tax reconciliations, lease data, security deposits, and capitalization of capital and tenant improvement projects.
• Oversee cash management across entities, including cash flow, operating accounts, mortgage payments, escrow activity, and working capital requirements.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, including P&L, balance sheets, cash flow statements, variance analysis, and lender reporting.
• Lead annual property budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with ownership and property management; analyze financial performance, trends, and variances to provide actionable insights.
• Coordinate year-end accounting and tax activities with the external CPA firm, including closing packages, trial balances, supporting schedules, financial statement and tax return reviews, 1099 filings, and audit or tax inquiries.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and consistent processes across entities while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Optimize QuickBooks and accounting workflows by identifying opportunities for automation, process improvements, and greater efficiency.
• Manage and develop accounting staff.
• Support special projects and other financial or accounting initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience including supervisory responsibilities
• Commercial real estate accounting experience strongly preferred
• Experience with QuickBooks required