Vice President, Controller

Summary/Objective

The Vice President – Controller position leads and directs Centersquare’s global accounting activities. They are responsible for establishing and maintaining all systems, procedures, and policies that enable accurate, timely, and scalable processes for general accounting, technical accounting, transactional activities, and financial reporting. This individual will lead a diverse team of professionals, provide overall leadership, and chart a roadmap for continuous improvement across systems and processes.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with the CAO and CFO to build out a high performing corporate accounting and financial reporting function.
• Oversee and continuously improve company-wide financial close processes; maintain ultimate ownership for all G/L activity, consolidations, and reconciliations.
• Manage all aspects of financial reporting and the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external parties.
• Lead, mentor, staff, and manage a ~15-person organization spanning all core accounting areas
• Lead all external audit engagements, serving as the key point of contact between Centersquare and its audit partners.
• Ensure the timely and accurate accounting treatment of all transactions and reporting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Oversee all technical accounting, including research and creation of accounting policies, memos, and procedures.

• Establish a clear, achievable technology roadmap to make accounting activities more scalable, timelier, and more accurate – drive the organization to operational excellence.
• Collaborate effectively with Finance to develop and/or support annual budgets, forecast updates, and monthly variance analyses.
• Instill a positive team culture with a continuous improvement mindset and build strong cross-functional relationships across Centersquare.
• Provide direction and assistance to organizational units regarding accounting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Established track record of operating in complex accounting, financial, and regulatory environments and a strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS and key principles of application for a wide array of accounting/finance areas (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842, IFRS 16, etc.)
• Versatility across strategic and tactical - strong business/operational process-oriented acumen and management skills, combined with the ability to keep several initiatives in process simultaneously. 
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Executive level communicator with strong written and presentation skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Strong mathematical and analysis skills.
• Strong ERP system knowledge.
• Ability to assess, develop, enhance, and implement accounting/finance policies and procedures.
• Proven track record hiring talent, building teams, and developing team members.
• A hands-on leader able to work collaboratively across departments with a willingness to do the work when necessary to ensure team and organizational success. 
• Ability to influence others and promote a positive work environment. 
• Enthusiasm to build and promote a culture based on a high degree of collaboration, responsiveness, proactiveness, communication, transparency and problem solving.

Supervisory Responsibility

• 3-4 direct reports with an overall team of 12.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Communicate and exchange information regularly.
• Sit or stand for prolonged periods (50% of the time).
• Type on a computer; constant use of hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full-time, M-F, weekend and late hours as needed to meet deadlines.

Travel

Minimal to no travel required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field with 4 years of public accounting.
• 10-15 years of progressive accounting experience with a mix of public accounting  and industry. 
• CPA required. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Previous experience in private equity backed companies a plus.
• SAP experience a plus. 

AAP/EEO Statement

Centersquare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Centersquare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Centersquare expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Centersquare employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.