Corporate Controller (Private Equity/Real Estate Environment)

What You'll Do

• Manage and oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and the financial close processes.
• Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable GAAP.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for management, investors, lenders, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal control systems.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, lender compliance, and corporate policies.
• Support annual external audits.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Analyze financial performance and provide insights on trends, variances, and business drivers.
• Partner with department leaders to monitor and analyze financial results and improve profitability.
• Oversee cash flow management and liquidity planning.
• Monitor banking relationships, debt compliance, and treasury activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Establish performance goals and promote continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration across departments to support organizational objectives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency through automation and best practices.
• Leverage systems to better automate processes.
• Support financial system implementations and upgrades.
• Complete special projects assigned in a timely manner and manage team’s projects ensuring completion in timely manner.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 8-10+ years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.
• Experience leading and developing a team, preferred 3-5+ years of management experience.
• Proficiency in Excel (must be able to manipulate pivot tables & utilize formulas such as xlookups, sumifs, if statements, etc.).
• Persistent sense of urgency and accuracy, with a keen appreciation for detail.
• Willingness to travel 1-2 trips a year for training or to visit communities.

Preferred Experience

• Advanced degree and/or CPA is strongly preferred.
• Real estate or manufactured housing background a plus.
• Multi-entity or private equity backed environment preferred.
• Some experience with databases, power query, SQL, VBA, etc. a plus.