Controller

Tawani Enterprises; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Job summary

Tawani Enterprises in Chicago is seeking a Controller to provide financial oversight and direct accounting services. The role involves managing accounting operations, preparing financial statements, and leading the accounting staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA certification, and 10-15 years of experience in financial accounting.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401K match, and paid time off. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial management across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• 10 – 15 years of experience in financial accounting including corporate and real estate accounting.
• Experience in leading and developing teams.
• Some tax return preparation experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis on financial statements.
• Manage accounting department staff.
• Design and monitor budgets for all entities.
• Coordinate annual external audits.

Skills

Financial accounting

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Yardi/QuickBooks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

QuickBooks

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Controller provides financial oversight of and direct accounting services for Tawani Enterprises, selected limited liability companies, non-profit organizations, and affiliated partnerships. The services include accounts payable, invoices and accounts receivable, account reconciliations, cash management, preparation of all financial reports, and assistance with special projects as required by the CFO.

ESSENTIAL POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• Certified Public Accountant
• 10 – 15 years of experience in financial accounting to include experience with general corporate and real estate accounting
• Experience in leading and developing teams
• Nonprofit experience and multi‑entity environment accounting
• Some tax return preparation (non‑profit and partnership), contract management, and development accounting
• Intermediate to expert facility with Microsoft Office, Yardi, QuickBooks or other comparable software required
• Familiarity with conversion processes extremely helpful
• Extremely detail oriented, strong technology and communication skills, and a proven team player essential

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Coordinate the preparation of the monthly financial statements and flash reports on a timely basis while also seeking to continually refine and improve that reporting.
• Perform monthly balance sheet, income statement and cash position variance analysis.
• Manage the accounting department staff in a manner that continues to develop staff, provides continuity and backup, and produces a positive and supporting working environment consistent with Tawani as a whole.
• Assist in the design, preparation and monitoring of budgets for all entities.
• Coordinate forecasts of operations for all entities.
• Assist in working with business heads to provide business and financial support.
• Ensure that all invoicing and collections, vendor payments and servicing of the department’s clients are handled on a timely and accurate basis.
• Design, implement and monitor accounting policies and procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls and review.
• Coordinate, prepare for and support annual external audits for all entities on a timely basis.
• Furnish the information necessary for the preparation of the annual tax returns for each entity.
• Review reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts for all entities on a monthly basis including all bank accounts, fixed assets and depreciation, construction accounts, partner equity accounts, intercompany activity, and all other payables, accruals and assets.
• Responsible for the monthly management fee assessments and leased employee charges shared between entities.
• Responsible for providing timely financial information as necessary to satisfy legal, insurance, regulatory and other purposes as required.
• Responsible for administering any accounting systems employed by the department including assisting in the selection, design and implementation of any new systems.
• Responsible for other special projects needed by the CFO and/or the executive team.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Match
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time