Controller

Controller - Property Accounting

Overview:

Hixen Search Group has been retained by a well-respected family-owned business in the real estate space as they search for a Controller. This role will report to the CFO and will slowly integrate as the succession plan for the CFO seat. This person will oversee a team and must have strong property accounting experience and an interest in mentoring and developing lower-level staff. The company has a laid back culture and strong growth plan, providing excellent stability and balance.

Responsibilities:

Manage team of direct reports - review and analyze their work

Manage small portfolio of most impactful properties within the company

Work directly with Owners & Leadership - very outward facing role

Build system efficiencies and continue to scale the Department

Slowly integrate into the CFO succession planning - 5 year plan

Why This Opportunity:

Company is well-respected and has excellent retention at the top

CFO succession planning - CFO is actively bringing you into meeting and initiatives to prepare you for the CFO seat

Hands-on accounting as well as high-level strategic

Easy going culture and strong surrounding team

Desired Candidate Profile:

7+ years of experience // real estate industry preferred

Strong month-end close, financial reporting, forecasting

Excellent communicator - polished and approachable

Yardi is a plus