What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Controller (Hybrid) position at The Morgan Group?
Why Morgan Group?
There’s more to Morgan Group than our 65 multi family properties. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Morgan Group, it’s about the people who work for Morgan, our tenants, our construction team, and adhering to our key values that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering full-time employees a variety of benefits including:
- Advancement opportunities
- Training
- Low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Limited Purpose & Dependent Care)
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401K (Traditional & Roth) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off plans including:
- Vacation
- Sick
- Floating Holiday
- Bereavement Leave
- Holiday Schedule
- Referral Bonus Program
This position is also eligible for an annual bonus program.
The Morgan Group is a 3rd generation, vertically integrated multi-family developer looking for a leader to empower our fast-paced Property Accounting division. We are looking to attract someone who not only can analyze data and is quick on their feet, but also can connect with our incredible team. This individual will lead the property accounting function that currently has a portfolio of 65 properties that encompass private equity, JV partnerships and third-party management properties. This individual will be expected to balance a variety of responsibilities and will be working with our internal and external customers. The individual most suited for this position will have a strong technical accounting knowledge, with high integrity and commitment to customer service.
Experience Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
- 7–9 years of real estate accounting experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in financial and real estate accounting systems (OneSite, Entrata, MRI, and Yardi preferred)
Key Competencies & Skills
- Strong understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), especially as they relate to real estate operations
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with a customer service mindset
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across all organizational levels
- Effective time management and multi-tasking capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools
Essential Responsibilities
- Foster and maintain positive working relationships with both the property management accounting and property operations teams
- Serve as a key liaison with ownership groups and asset managers, ensuring clear and professional communication
- Directly supervise a team of two or more portfolio or senior portfolio accountants
- Assist the National Controller in developing, documenting, and reviewing departmental policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and client-specific accounting policies
- Prepare proration schedules and journal entries for acquisitions and dispositions
- Review closing statements and ensure accurate accounting treatment
- Conduct monthly financial reviews for a portfolio of 15-20 properties
- Review key monthly schedules, including bank reconciliations and management fee calculations
- Calculate and process monthly distributions for ownership groups
- Support audit processes by providing documentation and explanations for financials, accruals, and revenue/expense items
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the National Controller or Chief Accounting Officer
