Controller | Property Accounting

Worth Ross Management Co.; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

Worth Ross Management Company is seeking an experienced Controller of Property Accounting to lead our growing property accounting team. This role oversees all aspects of property accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and compliance.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving processes through technology and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification is required.
• 10+ years progressive accounting/finance experience with leadership.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience leading multiple accounting functions and audits.
• Technological aptitude with automation implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all property accounting operations.
• Lead and develop managers and accounting teams across functions.
• Ensure timely month-end closings and delivery of client statements.
• Strengthen internal controls to safeguard client assets.
• Collaborate with executives to improve financial performance.
• Oversee treasury operations and banking relationships.
• Direct compliance activities related to audits.
• Drive process improvements and automation using technology/AI.
• Develop KPIs and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Collaborate with vendors to enhance systems and processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership experience

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Communication skills

Audit experience

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Worth Ross Management Company (WRMC) is seeking an experienced and strategic Controller of Property Accounting to lead our growing property accounting team. This role oversees all aspects of property accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and compliance.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving processes through technology and automation. They are passionate about developing high-performing teams while delivering exceptional financial service to clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all property accounting operations.
• Lead and develop managers and accounting teams across multiple functional areas.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end financial closings and delivery of client financial statements.
• Establish, monitor, and strengthen internal controls to safeguard client assets.
• Partner with executive leadership and operational teams to improve financial performance and client service.
• Respond to accounting-related escalations from clients and operational leaders.
• Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships, and financial system access controls.
• Direct compliance activities related to client financial audits.
• Drive continuous process improvements, workflow automation, and technology initiatives.
• Champion the use of AI and innovative accounting technologies to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Develop and monitor departmental KPIs and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Collaborate with accounting software vendors to enhance systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA Required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including significant leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience leading multiple accounting functions and managing high-performing teams
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities
• Experience overseeing financial audits and compliance activities
• Strong technology aptitude with experience implementing process improvements and automation

At WRMC, you'll join a collaborative leadership team committed to operational excellence and continuous innovation. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our accounting organization while leading initiatives that improve the experience of both our clients and employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Hybrid work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Onsite fitness center