Controller

Responsibilities

H.W. Kaufman Group is seeking a Controller to manage the real estate component of the business.

This individual will report directly into the V.P. of Real Estate and assist with all financial matters involving real estate of commercial buildings in the U.S. and as a tenant in U.S., Canada, London, U.K. and Europe.

Responsibilities:

• Review, brief and administer Leases within accounting software
• Administer accounts receivable and payable functions
• Serve as the liaison between the accounting and construction departments on the build out of tenant spaces
• Research open items and correct any outstanding issues
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and other projects, as assigned Responsible for preparing financial reporting packages
• Preparation of monthly journal entries, bank account reconciliations, accruals, and inter-company transactions
• Create and administer annual budget process
• Responsible for year-end reconciliation of operating expenses between Landlord and Tenant for both owned and leased assets
• Responsible for preparation of year-end tax work papers and submissions to tax accountants
• Responsible for quarterly financial analysis of budget variances
• Responsible for cash flow projections for the real estate portfolio
• Prepare / Approve monthly rent roll for leased spaces
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial submissions to lenders

Qualifications

• Real Estate Accounting experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and experience in preparation of periodic financial reporting packages
• Experience in preparation of periodic journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany transactions
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, detail-orientated
• Yardi experience is preferred but not required
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong written communication skills

Benefits: 

• Competitive base compensation
• Employer paid continuing education courses and designations via access to Kaufman Institute
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision and dental
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Access to Kaufman Wellness Program

About Our Company

The H.W. Kaufman Group is a global, forward-thinking specialty insurance organization that includes 15 companies with more than 2,000 professionals at 60 offices across the U.S., Canada and UK. With an ever-broadening group of companies in our portfolio, there is simply not a more unique professional experience in the specialty insurance business than joining one of the H.W. Kaufman Group organizations. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.