Asset Manager/ Controller
Seeking an Asset Manager who has experience in the real estate development and investment industry. Specifically, the company is engaged in residential development, self-storage development, and single-family/multi-family rentals. We are seeking a candidate who can adapt quickly to a changing environment, has a high proficiency in accounting/financial analysis, and produces results. Our business is growing rapidly, and we are standardizing accounting roles and responsibilities. If you are interested in this employment opportunity and can perform the position responsibilities outlined below, we invite you to submit your resume:
Strategy, Planning and Management
- Assess and evaluate financial performance of the organization with regard to long term operational goals, budgets and forecasts; provides insights and recommendations for short and long-term growth plan.
- Establish and maintain accounting procedures and controls to ensure accurate financial reporting, adequate safeguarding of company assets, and efficient utilization of personnel.
- Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information. Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.
- Communicate, engage and interact with managing partners, lenders, consultants, auditors, and investors.
- Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion.
- Manage department, which includes alignment with Partner’s strategic plans, initiatives and recommendations.
- Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team.
Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting
- Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division.
- Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
- Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives and new business launches.
- Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.
Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations
- Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff.
- Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, SOX compliance and financial procedures to prevent accounting fraud.
- Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for investors and partners.
- Prepare/Oversee weekly, monthly and annual financial statements.
- Prepare/Oversee the timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.
- Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
- Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation.
- Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems
- Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of all external audits.
- Develop and implement department and staff objectives to achieve department goals.
- Manage project level equity, loan draws, analyses variances, and cost overruns.
Financial Asset Management
- Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability.
- Oversee cash, investments and asset management area.
- Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks.
- Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
- Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets.
- Engage Partners to develop short term and long-term plans, projections and budgets.
- Represent company to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors and officials.
- Remain current on audit best practices as well as state, federal and local laws regarding company operations.
Staff Management
- Mentor and develop accounting staff, manage work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective and efficient team dynamic.
Cash Management
- Oversee weekly cash management and AP Department, approve large payables, sign checks, authorize large wires and ACHs
- Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process
Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of 8 years of accounting and financial analysis experience
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business related major
- Proficiency in Microsoft software with a particular emphasis in Excel
- Ability to adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards
- Highly Organized
- Proficiency in time management practices
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Self-starter; self-motivated
- Demonstrated negotiating skill
- Ability to problem solve
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexibility to work longer hours during quarterly reporting periods
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to achieve or maintain professional certification
Compensation contingent upon experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Excel: 3 years (Preferred)
- Financial Analysis: 3 years (Preferred)
- SOX: 1 year (Preferred)
- Leadership: 4 years (Preferred)
- Accounting: 8 years (Required)
Work authorization:
- United States (Required)
