Jeff Abrams with Robert Half is looking to onboard an Assistant Controller, Property Accounting in the Real Estate Property/Facilities Management industry for his client. This role is central to the efficient management of accounting processes for our property portfolio. The Assistant Controller will be expected to handle a wide range of tasks including overseeing the accounting for a portfolio of properties, conducting month-end/year-end closing functions, and managing relationships with outsourced accounting providers.
Responsibilities:
• Take charge of the accounting processes for a selection of properties
• Handle closing functions at the end of the month/year, including balance sheet reconciliations and calculation of property and construction management fees
• Ensure all accounting transactions align with fair value GAAP
• Oversee the accounting for property acquisitions and dispositions
• Prepare tax packages for external tax accountants and review the same
• Update personnel assignment schedules regularly
• Prepare and review periodic municipal tax filings
• Assist in coordinating audits and year-end accounting, including drafting footnote disclosures for property-level properties
• Prepare and review periodic lender compliance packages
• Update accounting policies and procedures documentation and assist in identifying internal control issues
• Supervise relationships with outsourced accounting providers; oversee third party operators
• Assist in the annual property-level budgeting process and provide oversight to periodic monitoring
• Mentor, train, and supervise existing and new team members
• Collaborate with other Accounting Teams, Property Management, Construction Management, and Investment Teams
• Develop and manage training programs for internal and external accountants
• Understand complex accounting transactions and make recommendations for accounting treatment to Property Controllers
• Identify process efficiencies in partnership with the Property Controllers.
If interested, please reach out to Jeff Abrams via LinkedIn
• Extensive experience with Accounting Software Systems
• Familiarity with ADP - Financial Services
• Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Experience in using Crystal Reports
• Knowledge and experience in Accounting Functions
• Ability to manage Accounts Payable (AP)
• Experience in managing Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Proven track record in Auditing
• Strong understanding of Budget Processes