Multifamily Controller

Job Description

Our Company:

We are a real estate investment and management firm seeking an ambitious, and detail-oriented team member to fill its Controller position. We are seeking a skilled Multifamily Controller to oversee our financial operations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting.

What it means to be our Human Resources Coordinator:

The Multifamily Controller will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of our multifamily portfolio, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. This role requires a professional with experience in multifamily property accounting and a strong understanding of real estate financial operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for budget management, financial analysis, payroll, forecasting, accounts payable, and receivable.

Required Skills:

· MUST have experience with RealPage software

· MUST have experience in Multifamily industry or similar industry

· Proven working experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller

· 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience.

· Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

· CPA or CMA preferred.

· Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

· Experience with creating financial statements.

· Excellent accounting software user and administration skills

· Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.

Job Description:

· Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and Counsel.

· Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.

· Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.

· Research technical accounting issues for compliance.

· Support month-end and year-end close process.

· Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.

· Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

· Work closely with applicable personnel, mainly the Community Managers and COO to ensure accuracy of financial reporting/budgets.

· Complete a successful management of all accounting, financial, cash management, risk management, and information systems. This includes cash flow projections as well.

· Maintain escrow analyses.

· Manage accounts payable functions including but not limited to: issue checks, set up any wire/ACH payments, maintain vendor files and assist with any vendor inquiries.

· Prepare operating and tax expense reconciliations (true-ups) as required per governing documents (leases, management agreement, etc.).

· Ensure records are being maintained timely, accurately and in compliance with GAAP or other basis of accounting.

· Perform month-end close procedures including preparation and review of account reconciliations for more complex accounting areas.

· General ledger review and analysis.

· Assist in annual budgeting preparation process.

· Prepare information for various audits as needed.

· Prepare and analyze monthly/quarterly financial statements and supporting schedules working closely with property teams to ensure accuracy.

· Prepare quarterly debt compliance, if applicable, including compliance certificates and supporting documentation in accordance with loan documents.

· Assist in the setup of new projects with guidance from the COO. This could include setting up a property in Entrata, opening bank accounts, and assisting with acquisition accounting schedules/entries (prorations schedules).

· Carry out the proper procedures to ensure internal controls are being met.

· Continuously seek to mitigate risks, control costs, and cash resources at all times to meet organizational obligations.

· Prepare tax projections and tax preparation workpapers.

Full-time