Finance Division: Sr. Project Controller - Commercial

Project Accounting - DevelopmentPrepare and analyze transactions and entries to ensure proper accounting, account classification and recordingProvide timely and accurate status reports for management, banks and business partners while conducting complex financial accounting analysis of data to identify trends, unusual variances and deviations that should be brought to management''s attentionConsult with customers and company management to identify reporting requirements that satisfy their needs/objectivesMonitor project activities to ensure compliance with budgets, contracts, company policies, bank loans and partnership agreementsAssist project management with the preparation of monthly cash flow models for estimating liquidity, preparing budgets, and estimating fair market valuePrepare construction loan draws and capital callsReview and account for cash receipts and disbursementsEnsure proper payment to third parties through invoice review/approval Month-end CloseLead the month-end close process, including:Prepare month-end closing entries, including relevant supportCoordinate month-end close with third party property managers and business partners, review financial statements received and consolidate as requiredPrepare account and bank reconciliations, including supporting workpapersDocument policies and procedures to ensure an efficient and accurate close processAccounting Research & Internal ControlsNotify management of any deviations from policies and/or procedures which may be in violation of the company policy and/or federal and state regulationsResearch accounting, regulatory, tax and economic issues applicable to the real estate development industry, which requires a thorough technical understanding of the company and the industryProvide audit support for the corporate audit and serve as the lead on project audits- coordinate the preparation and consolidation of source data, supporting documentation and rationale to external and internal audit personnelMaintain a current working knowledge of systems and applicationsRemain abreast of trends, procedures, technological advancements relative to accounting and project development Research various publications/literature to remain abreast of accounting/project development trendsAttend related conferences/seminars and confer with industry leaders to obtain/provide information regarding accounting trends/project management Evaluate work practices/procedures and implement changes as necessaryQualifications:Bachelor''s degree in accounting and 7-10 years related real estate development experience or a minimum of 5 years of recent public accounting experience preferably serving real estate clients.Ability to identify complex accounting issues, research GAAP and propose accounting treatmentSelf-starter with the ability to work well both individually and within a team.Excellent communication skillsAdvanced Excel skillsStrong attention to detail and accuracyProfessional demeanor and ability to establish and sustain working relationshipsAbility to work on several development projects while meeting deadlines Desired:CPAExperience with Timberline, TimberScan, Prophix, Concur and Sage Fixed Assets

Created: 2021-11-29