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Controller
Job description
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Controller/Accounting Manager to oversee our financial operations across a complex multi-entity structure. This role will manage accounting functions for 3 operating companies and over 40 real estate entities, requiring the ability to seamlessly navigate between entities while maintaining accurate records and compliance for each. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, exceptional organizational abilities, experience with multi-entity accounting, and the leadership skills to supervise our accounting team.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Prepare accurate quarterly financial statements for 3 operating entities and over 40 real estate entities in accordance with GAAP
Coordinate and oversee year-end tax preparation with external accountants across all entities
Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes for multiple entities simultaneously
Maintain separate books and records for each entity while ensuring consistency in accounting policies
Team Leadership
Supervise and mentor bookkeeper, providing guidance and delegating tasks effectively
Review and approve work completed by accounting staff
Foster a collaborative and productive team environment
Accounting Operations
Post accounts payable transactions across all entities and ensure proper expense coding and classification for each
Post accounts receivable transactions and monitor customer accounts for operating entities
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations for all entities
Maintain accurate and organized general ledgers for 40+ entities
Track and properly allocate shared expenses across entities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Oversee the annual budgeting process across all entities and coordinate with department heads
Project and monitor cash flow across operating and real estate entities to ensure adequate liquidity
Provide consolidated and entity-level cash management recommendations to leadership
Manage complex intercompany transactions and notes between 40+ entities, ensuring proper documentation, reconciliation, and elimination entries
Monitor intercompany balances and ensure timely settlement of intercompany accounts
Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes across multiple entities and improve efficiency
Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets across all entities
Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards for each entity
Develop systems and procedures to efficiently manage high-volume multi-entity accounting
Multi-Entity Management
Seamlessly navigate between 3 operating companies and 40+ real estate entities daily
Maintain organizational systems to track deadlines, requirements, and activities across all entities
Ensure proper segregation and accurate record-keeping for each individual entity
Coordinate entity-specific compliance requirements and reporting deadlines
Required Qualifications
Number of years of progressive accounting experience
Proven experience managing accounting for multiple legal entities (10+ entities preferred)
Experience with real estate accounting and property management financials strongly preferred
2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation
Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations
Solid understanding of budgeting and cash flow management across multiple entities
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities across numerous entities
Strong attention to detail with ability to maintain accuracy in high-volume, complex environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Qualifications
CPA certification
Experience with Rentmanager & QuickBooks
Experience managing consolidated financial reporting for multiple entities
Knowledge of tax preparation and planning for real estate entities
Experience managing intercompany accounting in a multi-entity environment (40+ entities highly valued)
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling)
Understanding of real estate partnership structures, K-1 preparation, and property-level accounting
Experience with entity management software or multi-entity ERP systems
Background in real estate investment, development, or property management
Competencies
Leadership and team development
Extreme accuracy and attention to detail in complex environments
Superior time management and ability to meet multiple concurrent deadlines
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Integrity and ethical standards
Adaptability and continuous learning mindset
Systems-oriented thinking and process development
Ability to shift focus rapidly between different entities and priorities
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Requirements
This is a full time role
Up to $20/hr
100% Remote
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