Financial Controller
hace 19 días
Charlotte
The Controller will manage: · An Accounts Payable Clerk (onsite) · A Staff Accountant …and will play a major role in growing the accounting department as the company expands. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & General Ledger Oversight · Oversee all General Ledger activity and ensure all accounting entries are accurate, documented, and GAAP-compliant. · Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including complex journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations. · Prepare and review financial statements across multiple entities and properties. Real Estate Accounting & Compliance · Utilize real estate industry experience to manage accounting related to bonds, loan covenants, lender reporting requirements, and compliance deadlines. · Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for financing structures across the portfolio. Fixed Assets, AP & AR Management · Manage Fixed Asset Accounting, depreciation schedules, and asset tracking. · Oversee all AP and AR functions, ensuring timely processing, proper coding, and accurate reconciliations. Reconciliations & Expense Oversight · Review detailed credit card reconciliations and verify appropriate spending. · Monitor company-wide expenditures to ensure alignment with budgets and financial policies. Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management · Lead weekly meetings with the CEO to review cash balances, cash flow needs, and budget performance. · Assist with financial forecasting, budget revisions, and modeling for new projects or acquisitions. Minor Asset Management Support · Handle administrative asset management items such as: o Maintaining LLC filings o Managing entity-level tax deadlines o Overseeing renewals, registrations, and compliance filings Team Leadership & Future Growth · Direct and mentor the AP Clerk and Staff Accountant, ensuring quality control and professional development. · Play a key role in hiring, training, and developing additional accounting staff as the company grows. Process Improvement & Internal Controls · Strengthen internal controls, improve accounting workflows, and implement best practices for real estate accounting. Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred. · 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with required experience in real estate accounting. o Must understand bonds, loan covenants, lender reporting, and real estate financing structures. · Experience with Fixed Asset Accounting, AR/AP oversight, month-end close, and multi-entity real estate accounting. · Experience handling or supervising minor asset management tasks such as LLC filings, annual renewals, and tax-related deadlines. · Demonstrated success managing accounting staff (onsite and remote). · Strong proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills. · Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational abilities.