Controller POST NUMBER: 455647
CONTROLLER
Our client is a leading real estate development and property management firm in central Ohio with an opportunity for an energetic Controller to lead accounting operations.
In this role, you will work directly with the owners and executives for the organization, interacting with associates, property managers, and vendor partners while delivering exceptional customer experience. The individual in this role will lead eight to ten others to deliver a high level of service while overseeing the financials for the organization. The team handles day-to-day functions such as payroll, collecting monthly rents, and managing expenditures, while working to continually streamline accounting and financial operations, and serve as a financial steward for the organization.
Responsibilities include:
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the financial affairs of the organization under the direction of the President and CFO.
- Oversee and conduct the financial activities of the organization to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with any relevant regulations.
- Payment of invoices, payroll for associates, collection of rents from residents, etc. All the typical things a Controller does.
- Be cognizant of expenditures, searching for opportunities to contribute to profitability.
- Develop / produce monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and annual budgets, and review with the executive team.
- Lead and manage the individuals responsible for invoicing / receivables, payroll, vendor payments, turnover, etc.
- Prepare accurate and timely cash flow projections.
- Manage Accounts Receivable balances and collect delinquent accounts.
- Payroll Management.
- Be a strong Financial Steward for the organization.
What does it takes to succeed?
- Chances are you'll have 8 or more years in finance and accounting, with several years in a Controller role. Real estate and / or property management accounting practices are a plus but not required. The aptitude and desire is key.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to be hands on when needed, performing the operational elements of the controller role, while being able to step back and understand broader business considerations and strategic considerations.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Ability to relate to everyone from executives to residents to service associates. High emotional intelligence.
- Adept at leveraging systems and technology to enhance accounting / financial operations. A whiz at Word, Excel, etc. Comfortable with financial and accounting software. Experience with AppFolio/Yardi 7/8 is a plus.
- Willingness to step "out of the box" and contribute to the organization outside of day-to-day accounting.
- A curiosity, a desire to learn and get better, and be proactive in identifying risks and situations, and mitigating these.
- Be a key player in a growing organization.
- Gain skills overseeing accounting for a multi-company entity.
- Opportunity for broader responsibilities for the right person.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.