What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Investment Real Estate, LLC?
The Role:
Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Controller will play an integral role in driving company growth by streamlining back-office operations and providing management with the analytical support needed to make key business decisions. The position will entail building strong cross-functional relationships throughout the organization and translating multiple analytics into a balanced accounting and reporting plan.
The Business:
The Investment Real Estate Group of Companies (IREGC) is composed of real estate-centric entities focused on the self-storage industry. In addition, we own and operate a portfolio of over 70 stores with a stated goal of reaching 100 stores by the end of 2025. Our market area includes thirteen states in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions, and beyond. IREGC provides property management, development & construction services, and insurance products. Learn more at www.irellc.com.
The Environment:
IREGC employees are team-oriented where all colleagues wear many hats and help each other succeed. While business is the priority, colleagues are encouraged to live healthy, balanced lives. Our company is guided by the core values of doing the right thing for our clients, being engaged, enthusiastic and competitive, working hard and smart, having fun, and being compassionate and authentic.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Beyond developing strategic financial accounting and reporting processes, other specific functions and duties of the position include, but are certainly not limited to:
- Provide direct and indirect supervision to an accounting team of six with an emphasis on developing and mentoring that team and delegating day-to-day departmental responsibilities.
- Support the business through the provision of timely, accurate and meaningful financial information for decision-making.
- Direct all general accounting functions, including the monthly general ledger and financial closing processes.
- Prepare and deliver internal management reporting.
- Decision-making and implementation of significant financial and administrative business policies, processes and procedures.
- Analyze historical results and future projections; suggest methods of improving the underwriting process as appropriate.
- Review the monthly departmental calendar and ensure completion by scheduled deadlines.
- Build relationships cross-functionally to foster collaboration both inside and outside the accounting team.
- Supervise General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets and Payroll activities.
- Explore and recommend opportunities for process improvement.
- Lead ad hoc finance projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience:
- 8 years of progressive experience as a Controller in a multi-operational company.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Understanding of US GAAP and time-sensitive deadlines.
- Real estate experience is a plus but not required.
Physical Requirements:
- Duties performed in a standard, indoor office environment.
- Be stationary for prolonged periods of time.
- Stooping, bending, twisting, reaching and repetitive motion may be required in completion of job duties.
- Must be able to lift 10 pounds.
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000
