Property & Fund Controller

Hackman Capital; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Valet parking on-site

Catered lunches on-site

Pantry with snacks and beverages

Team-building activities

Medical benefits for employees

Dependent coverage

401(k) plan

Dog-friendly office

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hackman Capital is seeking a Controller to own accounting, administration, and reporting for multiple properties. You will mentor staff, streamline processes, and ensure strong internal controls across the accounting function.

The position requires 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in property and fund accounting, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, and CPA is a plus. Proficiency with MRI, Yardi, Kardin, and advanced Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience with a minimum of 3 years in property and fund accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA is a plus.
• 3+ years managing accounting staff.
• Experience with $500M+ assets under management (AUM).
• Working knowledge of construction accounting and job cost.
• Strong financial modeling and concepts (yields, DCF, cap rates, IRRs).
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting matters and month-end close process.
• Coordinate annual audit with external auditors and internal teams.
• Prepare annual budget with Accounting and Asset Management; provide ad hoc reports.
• Review financial statements and footnotes; develop monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Improve timing of monthly close and perform analytical reviews of results.
• Review deal documents and facilitate K-1 preparation with tax advisor.
• Maintain systems and controls; support operating departments with timely financial data.
• Oversee investor reporting and participate in special projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Kardin

Excel

Job description

SUMMARY

The Controller will work closely with all members of the accounting department. This individual will have ownership of the accounting, administration, and reporting of multiple properties. This includes maintaining general accounting practices, internal controls, financial analyses and reporting. They will mentor and provide hands-on training to members of accounting, as well as enhance and streamline processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day accounting matters and month-end close process
• Manage the annual audit process for all applicable entities, including coordination with external auditors and internal teams
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget with Accounting and Asset Management, monitor operating results and ensure that forecasts are up-to-date; provide ad hoc reporting to management
• Review of financial statements and footnotes
• Develop and review monthly and quarterly reporting and cash projections
• Improve processes for timing of monthly close
• Perform an analytical review of monthly operating results and accounting workbooks
• Review and understand deal documents, including partnership agreements, joint venture operating agreements and loan agreements
• Facilitate K-1 preparation with tax advisor
• High-level review of CAM reconciliations
• Maintain technical accounting compliance, including consultation with external auditors and tax advisors on complex accounting and tax issues as necessary
• Support operating departments with timely financial information
• Manage investor reporting and reviews
• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all processes and data, while enhancing the company’s value
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and reports
• Mentor and train members of accounting
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
• 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience with a minimum of 3 years in property and fund accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus
• 3+ years managing accounting staff
• Experience with, at minimum, $500 million AUM
• Working knowledge of construction accounting and job cost
• Experience with MRI, Yardi, Kardin or equivalent accounting and budgeting/forecasting software
• Well versed in PC based financial application systems and databases with advanced knowledge of Excel (building models, templates, VLOOKUP, macros/pivot tables)
• Intermediate understanding of financial modeling and concepts, including yields, DCF, cap rates, IRRs, etc.
• Ability to work independently in a face-paced, high growth environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage deadlines
• Superior written and verbal communication skills

Salary: $160-180k commensurate on experience, plus bonus

• Complimentary on-site valet parking
• Catered lunch provided on-site three times per week
• Fully stocked pantry featuring healthy snacks and beverages
• Regular team-building activities and social events
• 100% employer-paid medical benefits for employees
• Comprehensive dependent coverage
• Competitive 401(k) program
• Dog-friendly office environment
• Generous paid holiday schedule