Property Controller

Accountants One is working with a well-established Real Estate Company looking for a Property Controller to add to the team due to the growth of the company. This person will report into the VP of Accounting and will have a team to manage. This is a hybrid position and the candidate will need to sit in Atlanta, but the company will assist with relocation for the right candidate. 

Property Controllers will be responsible for the following: 

• Help with the onboarding of new properties and offboarding of outgoing properties. Will work closely with the VP to make sure everything runs smoothly for both processes.
• Assist the Vice President with planning accountant assignments, and help accountants coordinate onboarding of new properties.
• Oversee the scheduling, planning and communication  process for the month-end close process.
• Anticipate and address potential issues during the close process.
• Ensure consistency of accounting processes and procedures across all properties.
• Involved with identify the need for process improvements, controls to mitigate risk and training opportunities for the team.
• Monitor progress of daily close status on a daily basis for properties. Communicate results to VP of Accounting, clients, and Operations.
• Ensure direct and indirect reports are properly equipped and informed to perform their job.
• Interpret results of operations and financial position of the company and how to communicate these results with various clients and operations staff.
• Oversee the company’s participation in property-level annual audit procedures.
• Provide direct support to team leaders, offering backup and direction as needed.
• Mentor, train and develop staff.
• Oversee the execution of performance-improvement-plans when necessary.
• Assist with hiring needs for the group.
• Assist with any special projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required
• Real Estate industry experience required
• Supervisory experience required
• Yardi or MRI experience a +
• CPA a must-have
• 8+ years of experience
• 3+ supervisory