Controller

Birdsey Group; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Birdsey Group is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead our accounting team and manage core financial operations. You will supervise cash management, AR, AP, and the month-end close, while partnering with department heads to drive growth, in-office at our Atlanta, GA headquarters.

This role emphasizes leadership, clear communication, and collaboration with executives and property managers. Real estate experience is preferred, with a background in GAAP reporting and investor relations being a plus.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, real estate accounting preferred.
• CPA or CMA designation is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the month-end close processes and provide GAAP or tax-basis financial packages.
• Oversee cash management, AR, and AP across all business lines.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages with consolidated statements and variance explanations.
• Coordinate with external CPA firms for year-end tax planning and filings.
• Monitor cash flow and provide insights to executives and department heads.
• Mentor accounting staff and partner with property managers to drive growth.

Conocimientos

Hands-on

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA designation

Descripción del empleo

We are a rapidly growing real estate services company looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Controller to lead our accounting team and manage all core financial operations. In addition to overseeing cash management, Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and the month-end close process, this role requires a proactive team player who communicates clearly and partners cross-functionally with department heads.

We believe great leadership starts with a team-first mindset. We are looking for a good teammate and an inspiring leader who will champion a positive office culture, mentor accounting staff, and partner seamlessly with executives and property managers to drive our growth. A background in real estate is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Investor Relations

• Manage the calculation and execution of investor distributions, ensuring accurate and timely allocations in accordance with operating agreements.
• Act as a key financial leader, providing strategic insights to executives and partnering cross-functionally with property management and asset management teams.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for multiple business line team leaders, executive committee and investors regarding financial performance queries.

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes for our expanding real estate business lines, delivering GAAP or tax-basis compliant financial packages.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including consolidated balance sheets, income statements, cash flow analyses, and budget-to-actual variance explanations as well as coordinate with external CPA firms for year-end tax planning and entity filings.

Cash, AR, & AP Management

• Monitor and forecast companywide cash flow, provide daily cash reports ensuring operating reserves, and distributions are managed efficiently.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable (AR), including all business lines, including aging reports and collection activity.
• Supervise Accounts Payable (AP), ensuring precise allocation between corporate overhead and field contractor and material expenses.

Team Building & Teamwork

• Foster a collaborative, high-energy environment within our Atlanta office.
• Encourage an open-door, communicative approach to cross-departmental problem solving.

Qualifications & Skills

• Location: Ability to work full-time in-office at our Atlanta, GA headquarters.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or CMA designation is a plus.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Prior experience in real estate accounting is highly preferred.