Founded in 1969, Kidder Mathews (www.kidder.com) is the largest, independent commercial real estate firm on the West Coast, with more than 900 real estate professionals and staff in 20 offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. We offer a complete range of brokerage, property management, appraisal, consulting, and debt & equity finance services for all property types. The firm performs $10.9 billion in transactions, manages over 62 million square feet of space, and conducts over 2,600 appraisals annually. Kidder Mathews is an expanding, dynamic, vibrant and entrepreneurial firm and has been consistently recognized as a "best place to work" in multiple markets on the West Coast. Kidder Mathews Property Management is looking for smart, structured, and highly-motivated individuals. Our compensation is competitive with a full suite of benefits offered. Each office also provides full administrative and technical support in a professional environment
CONTROLLER, ASSET SERVICES
Department: Asset Services | Reports to: President, Asset Services | Exempt |
JOB SUMMARY
In partnership with the Asset Services Team, the Controller will provide leadership, mentorship, coaching and direction to the accounting team. The Controller will be responsible for managing the reporting demands of the Asset Services division to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client financials, ensuring standardized practices and protocols, and enhancing quality control and oversight. The Controller will have oversight of all Accounting functions, including client financial reporting, annual budgeting process with heavy involvement in creation, monthly revenue analysis and financial reviews, and Asset Services cash management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage and lead an Accounting team of approximately 35 members, which range from Accounting Associates, Jr. Property Accountants, Property Accountants, Sr. Property Accountants and Accounting Managers
• Manage all relations within Asset Services Accounting to include recruitment, onboarding, supervision, scheduling, training, development, evaluation and disciplinary action of employees
• Manage the top 10 Client Relationships in conjunction with the Asset Services Market Leaders
• Partner with Property Team in managing salary reimbursements revenue calculations and billing
• Partner with Property Team with tracking and preparation of annual CAM reconciliations and estimates
• Partner with President, Asset Services and Asset Services Market Leaders in preparing corporate annual budgets accurately and on time
• Maintain frequent and effective communication with all divisions, including Engineering and Corporate Accounting
• Timely and accurate preparation of all financial reports to internal and external clients
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and adjustments
• Provide coaching, direction and leadership to the Accounting team in order to achieve company and client results
• Promote and maintain a positive working environment in alignment with Kidder Mathews core values
• Create and maintain, in conjunction with the entire accounting team, a comprehensive Accounting Processes and Procedures Manual to enforce and monitor compliance and the integrity of the financial data within the team and data to corporate accounting
• Regularly review and update internal control processes to address any identified weaknesses
• Manage and administer all audit requests from clients and/or government / regulatory agencies
• Manage and maintain the integrity of tenant data in property management accounting system
• Support accounting team with all month end processes, including review or preparation of accruals or financial analysis for Property Managers/Owners
• Prepare periodic reforecasts as required by Client
• Periodically audit monthly reports prepared by team for accuracy

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Perform other duties or projects as requested

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION

• BA/BS in Accounting or a combination of education and experience – CPA designations required

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 10 years accounting experience with 5 years in the commercial property management industry
• Experience with commercial leases and vendor contracts
• 7 years supervisory experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Strong knowledge of accounting processes and procedures
• Proficient in the following programs:
• Yardi, Skyline, MRI, Avid, Kardin, ClickPay, Office365

SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Strong internal & external communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and lead by example
• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to build relationships with clients, vendors and internal partners and team members
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to speak, write and understand English
• Requires a high degree of ethics and integrity
• Professional communication etiquette with good oral and written communication skills
• Professional level of confidentiality in handling employee information
• Accurate, attentive, detail oriented, with strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated financial analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment and proactively problem solve
• Ability to work outside of normal office hours to meet various deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload in order to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
• Demonstrated initiative and trouble shooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow through and complete tasks
• Willingness and demonstration of professional development and continual learning

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This is a standard office environment with standard office noise like talking, office equipment, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is often active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds. The employee must frequently sit and use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Has supervisory responsibilities for up to 35 direct and/or indirect reports.

Kidder Mathews is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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