Stoic Equity Partners is seeking a full-time Controller to lead our accounting department and oversee the firm’s financial operations.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated professional who is comfortable immersing themselves in the dynamic environment of a startup. We are looking for an individual who is goal-oriented, exceptionally organized, efficient, and possesses a proactive, energetic demeanor. Strong communication skills and a positive attitude are essential for fostering a collaborative and successful team environment. We prioritize candidates interested in establishing a long-term commitment with our organization.

As a critical member of both the Leadership Team and Asset Management Team, the Controller will play a pivotal role in guiding strategic decision-making processes and ensuring financial integrity across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Collaborate with tax professionals to ensure accurate and timely filings.
• Analyze financial data to provide actionable insights supporting strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead the month and year-end close process, ensuring the timely preparation of financial reports.
• Assist in the annual creation and monthly tracking of asset budgets.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for presentation at monthly meetings.
• Facilitate Draws, Process GC Pay Apps, and maintain draw workbooks for all development projects.
• Generate and process invoices for development and asset management fees monthly.
• Manage reserve accounts for CapEx, taxes, insurance, TI, and leasing commissions across all assets.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn Real Estate Underwriting and Asset Management within Excel and related software.
• Coordinate and prepare Quarterly Investment Reporting.
• Record Real Estate transactions journal entries for acquisitions and dispositions.
• Support Acquisitions, Project Management, and Asset Management teams with financial requests.
• Ensure compliance with all loan covenants.

Management and Supervision:

• Supervise and support Staff Accountant in recording day-to-day financial transactions and completing the posting process.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Reconcile all bank accounts monthly.
• Enter Trial Balances from Property Management Companies monthly.
• Generate detailed journal entries and post them to the general ledger to track income and expense statements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with a minimum of 3 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Real estate accounting knowledge is essential.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks is critical; advanced Excel skills are a plus.
• Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Job Details:

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Environment: Primarily in-office with occasional remote work opportunities.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Compensation: Salary with supplemental pay via annual bonuses, paid time off.

Stoic Equity Partners is a Private Equity Real Estate Company headquartered in Daphne, AL, specializing in acquiring and developing value-add real estate investments in the Southeastern United States. We invite qualified candidates to join our team and contribute to our shared success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person