Controller/Vice President, Finance & Accounting

Keller Augusta; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Keller Augusta in Miami, FL seeks a strategic Controller/Vice President, Finance & Accounting to lead the finance function and partner with the executive team to deliver timely financial information. The ideal candidate has strong fund, property and corporate accounting experience, GAAP expertise, leadership ability, and excellent communication.

In-person work at the Miami HQ is expected to ensure cross‑functional collaboration and strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; Masters preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Public accounting/audit experience; CPA required.
• Proven leadership and team mentorship abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication with lenders, investors, and service providers.
• GAAP knowledge and ability to implement accounting policies.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner to the executive leadership team.
• Oversee the accounting department of the company.
• Collaborate with the investment team on significant transactions (contributions, loan funding, distributions).
• Coordinate with private equity finance team on capital events and reporting.
• Suggest automation to increase efficiency.
• Manage internal reporting for executives and board of directors.
• Oversee external reporting to principal investors.
• Oversee 3rd party service providers (Audit, Tax, IT).
• Coordinate with property accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting.
• Review tax returns and K-1 schedules for investors.
• Assist with due diligence for asset acquisitions/dispositions.
• Oversee asset-level property management reporting.
• Update and implement accounting policies and treasury procedures.
• Ensure GAAP conformant reporting and strong controls.
• Manage cash flow forecasting to support investment activities.
• Mentor and develop the team.

Skills

CPA

Public accounting

Leadership

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Undergraduate accounting degree

Masters preferred

Tools

IT accounting systems

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is a commercial real estate firm with headquarters in Miami, FL. The platform provides unique opportunities for investors by acquiring and managing a portfolio of multifamily assets across the U.S.

Position Overview:

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Controller/Vice President, Finance & Accounting will report to the Managing Principal and assume a strategic role in the overall management of the finance department. This role will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling the finance, accounting, tax, internal and external reporting functions, and cash-related activities of the company. This position will work hand in hand with the business’s investment partner to deliver accurate and timely financial information to its stakeholders. It is anticipated this role will grow over time depending upon the candidate’s performance and capabilities.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical fund, property and corporate accounting/finance background. They must be eager and confident with new and complex matters, be attentive to details and deadlines, have outstanding internal and external communication skills, and be able to juggle varied tasks within a team environment. Regular in-person attendance in Miami headquarters is expected to promote cross-functional collaboration and a heightened understanding of the firm’s strategy (placing importance on this individual’s trajectory as an executive leader).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic business partner to the executive leadership team
• Oversee the accounting department of the company
• Collaborate with the investment team on significant transactions to obtain knowledge related to timing and amounts of contributions, loan-funding requests, and distributions
• Collaborate with private equity finance team to coordinate communications related to capital events, financial reporting, compliance with regulatory guidelines and/or governing documents
• Make suggestions for automating processes and increasing efficiency
• Manage the internal reporting process for the company’s executives and board of directors
• Manage the external reporting to principal investors
• Oversee 3rd party service providers (Audit, Tax, IT)
• Primary contact with property accounting teams with the firm’s sponsors to ensure such financial reporting is accurate, delivered timely and comports with applicable requirements
• Coordinate and review tax returns and schedule K-1s to ensure accuracy and timely delivery to principal investors
• Assist with coordination and various due diligence activities for asset acquisitions and dispositions
• Oversee certain asset-level property management and reporting activities
• Review/update current accounting and treasury policies and procedures
• Implement policies, procedures, and processes as deemed appropriate by the executive leadership team
• Ensure conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with GAAP
• Manage the cash flow forecasting process to ensure availability of funds to support investment activities
• Mentor and develop the team, including work allocation management, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective and efficient team dynamic

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate accounting degree; Masters preferred (equivalent work experience accepted)
• Public accounting/audit experience; CPA
• Proven track record of effective leadership
• Skillset to work collaboratively across departmental lines
• Detail-oriented
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills
• Experience with IT accounting systems; implementation experience a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate internally as well as externally with lenders, investors, and service providers
• Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts to non-accountants
• Ability to independently develop solutions to complex financial challenges and identify opportunities
• Ability to set clear goals, obtain executive buy-in, and independently execute action items
• Proven ability to performance manage a team, including gathering documentation and working with HR team to follow existing process
• Ability to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable with meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000
• Eligible for Bonus

Compensation will be based on experience and include a bonus and benefits.