Controller

TheASPTeam; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

The Controller leads the accounting department, focusing exclusively on the financial operations of the properties. This role involves developing and managing the accounting team, communicating with stakeholders, working with auditors and ensuring accurate and efficient financial processes and reporting for each property we manage.

The successful candidate will possess a blend of accounting expertise, management/leadership skills, and a drive to ask questions and improve processes, systems and

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and staff development experience.
• Proven ability to improve accounting processes.
• 5+ years in accounting, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team in accurate reporting for each managed community.
• Oversee the internal financial statement review process for consistency and compliance.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance across communities.
• Ensure compliance with policies, controls and regulatory requirements.
• Provide training and leadership to the accounting team.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures and controls.
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Accounting operations

Team development

Staff management

Job description

Our client is a professional, full-service property management company specializing in managing affordable housing apartment communities across the West Coast.

Job Summary:

The Controller leads the accounting department, focusing exclusively on the financial operations of the properties. This role involves developing and managing the accounting team, communicating with stakeholders, working with auditors and ensuring accurate and efficient financial processes and reporting for each property we manage. The successful candidate will possess a blend of accounting expertise, management/leadership skills, and a drive to ask questions and improve processes, systems and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the accounting team in the preparation of accurate accounting and reporting for each managed community, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee and continue enhancing the internal financial statement review process to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with company and financial reporting standards.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance across managed communities.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and applicable accounting standards.
• Provide training, guidance, and leadership to the accounting team.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, control systems and technologies to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, regulatory agencies, financial consultants, and other key stakeholders as required

Qualifications:

• Exceptional leadership skills with experience in team development and staff management.
• Proven track record of process improvement and the ability to drive efficiency in accounting operations.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/leadership role
• Health Insurance (includes dental and vision)