Controller- Corporate FL

RKW Residential; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RKW Residential in Miami is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting team, manage month-end closes, and ensure accuracy of financial statements for real estate portfolios including multifamily and commercial properties.

The role requires a CPA and a strong background in Real Estate accounting, with leadership of cross-functional finance staff. You will drive internal controls, coordinate audits, and partner with IT on system implementations.

Qualifications

• Significant accounting experience in Real Estate operating companies.
• Property Management Accounting experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred; CPA preferred
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP accounting, internal controls over financial reporting
• 8-10 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibilities and recent leadership roles.
• Multifamily & Commercial Community real estate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close process and financial reporting.
• Lead accounting team; mentor department personnel.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and robust internal controls.
• Coordinate with auditors and address audit findings promptly.
• Partner with IT on system conversions and implementations.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Team management

Auditing coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred

CPA preferred

Tools

RealPage/OneSite

Yardi

Entrata

AppFolio

Job description

Responsible for organizing and directing the accounting personnel and the integrity of our financial data, accounting, taxes, reporting, and financial controls.

Oversee the monthly close process, including financial analysis and preparation of various month-end deliverables. Ensure accuracy of financial statements through strict account reconciliation procedures and balance sheet reviews.

Verify, review, and analyze property general ledgers on both cash and accrual basis ensuring accuracy and adherence to established accounting policies and procedures. Responsible for general and advanced accounting functions and for meeting calendar deadlines.

Proactively manage, motivate, and mentor department personnel.

Provide technical guidance on complex accounting issues. Ensure consistency in accounting policies and compliance with GAAP.

Ensure there is prompt evaluation of the findings and recommendations reported by auditors and then determine proper actions in response to audit findings and recommendations for corrective actions

Oversee financial and accounting system controls, including partnering with IT in system conversions and implementations.

• Significant accounting experience with Real Estate operating companies. Property Management Accounting experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred; CPA preferred
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP accounting, internal controls over financial reporting
• 8-10 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibilities and recent leadership roles.
• Multifamily & Commercial Community real estate experience preferred.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced team -oriented environment.
• Experience managing teams with sound judgement and strong leadership capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Extensive experience with RealPage/OneSite, Yardi, Entrata, AppFolio and other real estate property management applications.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better in Accounting or related field.

Experience

Required

Significant accounting experience with Real Estate operating companies. Property Management Accounting experience required.Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred; CPA preferredExtensive knowledge of GAAP accounting, internal controls over financial reporting8-10 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibilities and recent leadership roles.Multifamily & Commercial Community real estate experience preferred.

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