Property Controller

#10839 Job Description
Property Controller

The Property Controller is a key member of the Accounting department. His/Her duties include working under the supervision of the Senior Director. Property Controller maintains and executes a variety of accounting procedures, including full cycle accounting and month-end and year-end closings for 5+ locations’ general ledger entries, and other ad-hoc requests throughout the year. The Property Controller must be able to resolve issues relating to proper accounting application, understand revenue recognition and internal controls, understand lease accounting, and drive process improvements. This role has significant interaction with many levels of the organization and people in all areas within specified region of responsibility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform full cycle accounting and month-end close for multiple properties
• Prepare monthly recurring journal entries 
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Partner with the operations team, including property management, to prepare accurate and timely financial information, including budget to actual analyses
• Present month-end results and budget to actual results to operations team
• Assist in quarter and year-end financial reporting
• Assist auditors with financial audits, answering questions, reviewing processes, and gathering required data as requested
• Ensure procedures and controls are in place and working appropriately to safeguard the company's assets
• Assist FP&A in forward-looking projections
• May have some indirect supervisory responsibilities related to Staff Accountants
• Complete ad hoc projects as needed

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from 4-year college or university with an emphasis in Accounting
• CPA or MBA (preferred)
• 5+ years of Accounting experience
• Working proficiency and strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls
• Must be a self-starter with high-energy who is eager to learn and grow
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to changing environments and situational diversity
• Must be able to multi-task and work under pressure to meet required deadlines in a consistent and timely manner
• Must be very detail oriented, possessing excellent organizational and planning skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products such as Word and Outlook
• Must exhibit excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Must be willing to work additional hours when necessary
• Familiarity with NetSuite and lease accounting is preferred