Controller

Job Overview

Gallo Companies, a Macomb County based, high-growth builder, owner and manager of multi-family and commercial developments, is seeking a Controller with extensive experience in the multi-family industry.

The Controller will play a pivotal role in driving the day-to-day financial success of the organization, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and ownership. This senior leadership position requires a strategic/critical thinker with a proven track record in financial management, internal control process improvement, compliance reporting, financial accounting. The Controller will oversee daily, monthly and annual accounting operations, implement effective strategies, and ensure alignment with the company’s goals and objectives. Core business operations include real estate investment, property management and construction.

At Gallo Companies, we are customer service driven, building upscale multi-family housing developments. Our properties are positioned as a premier style of living in the communities in which they reside, and we are looking for looking for a positive, motivated member to join our rapidly growing team.

Duties

• Supervise accounting staff, provide support to site managers processing financial transactions
• Oversight/review of cash disbursements runs to ensure compliance with budget and contracts
• Monitoring of monthly collections-commercial and residential multi-family
• Review and monitoring of payroll and benefit accounts
• Updating and monitoring of cash position, capital needs analysis
• Review of delinquency and late payments, ensure timely legal filings
• Supervise monthly closing process, to include revenue posting, recurring payables and review of key account reconciliations
• Assist in preparation/review monthly property and consolidated financial reports
• Maintenance of chart of accounts
• Maintenance of chart of construction categories
• Assist in preparation/review of monthly construction draws
• Resolution of all accounting system/transaction issues
• Annual reconciliations and adjustments to prepare records for external CPA’s
• Coordinate the Year-end review of books and records by CPA’s
• Post annual CPA adjustments
• Regulatory reporting/submission of financials for mortgage lenders/banks

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably as a Controller in the multi-family industry
• Strong background in operations management with demonstrated skills in process improvement and program management.
• Exceptional leadership abilities with a focus on team building, mentoring, and developing talent within the organization.
• Ambitious goal seeker willing to commit to a best-in-class real estate investment/construction company
• Excellent change management skills with the ability to drive organizational transformation effectively.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader who will be instrumental in supporting significant growth for the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CPA certification preferred
• 5 years of senior leadership experience in accounting/finance within the multi-family industry.
• Must have Yardi experience
• Proven experience in multi-site operations, team leadership, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams at all levels.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for delivering outstanding service to our team members and residents and driving continuous improvements in operational performance.

* Please Note:

· Candidates who do not have extensive Multi-family experience and do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Senior leadership: 5 years (Required)
• Multifamily Industry: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person