Controller - Multifamily Division

About the role

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, Franklin Companies is seeking a Controller to support the accounting and financial reporting function across a portfolio of 22 multifamily communities. This position is responsible for month-end close, financial statement preparation, and reconciliation activities for an assigned group of properties, while assuming progressively greater review and analytical responsibilities in preparation for advancement to a Controller-level role. Proficiency with RealPage is required.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations in support of the monthly close process for an assigned property group
• Prepare property-level financial statements and conduct variance analysis relative to approved budgets
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable postings and resolve discrepancies in coordination with property-level staff
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic reforecasts under the direction of the Controller
• Assist in the preparation of owner distribution calculations and investor reporting materials
• Maintain the integrity of financial data within the RealPage platform, including chart of accounts and standard reporting templates
• Provide guidance and review of work product for property accountants and accounts payable/receivable staff
• Support internal and external audit requests, lender compliance reporting, and property tax filings as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within the multifamily or broader real estate industry
• Demonstrated proficiency with RealPage
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and standard month-end close procedures
• Familiarity with HUD Surplus Cash Calculations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• CPA licensure, or progress toward licensure, is preferred but not required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD, LTD)
• Ancillary benefits including hospitalization, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Teladoc coverage with zero-dollar cost visits at no cost for everyone in the employee's household (available to both part-time and full-time employees)