What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at Search Masters, Inc.?
Job Description
A NYC Owner and operator of commercial properties is looking for a Controller withreal estate experience.
Position Key Tasks:
- Maintain internal controls and safeguards
- Monitor cash flow and manage banking relationships, recordbanking transactions and perform reconciliation for multiple accounts
- Supervise Accounts Payable, approve and processweekly payments
- Prepare and file 1099 and 1098 forms
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including retirement plan contributions and benefits payments
- Perform HR duties for union and non-union staff members
- Collaborate on various audits from the government and 3rd party accounting firm
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategicdecision making
- Manage company IT infrastructure in partnership with the MSP
- Generate and analyzemonthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements for multiple entities and consolidate to assess the performance
- Process Real Estate tax payments
- Collaborate with legal firms on RE tax assessments, prepare TC201 forms, file RPIE
- Calculate and allocate administrative, insurance, marketing and accounting expenses to properties
- Maintain various schedules to record activity, including but not limited to prepaid expenses, amortization and depreciation and others
- Collaborate with VP Finance and VP Operations on annualbudgets, forecasts and cash flow statements
- Manage the generalledger system, preparejournal entries and reviewledgers
- Assist with tax returns preparation
- Respond to inquiries from lenders
- Analize and record investment portfolio activity based on statements and K1s
- Filequarterly state sales tax returns
- Work closely with senior leadershipto provide financialinsight and strategic recommendations
- Perform other related duties and contribute to special projects
Knowledge and Competencies:
Knowledge: Strong knowledge of accounting principles, proficiency in accounting Software (MRI preferred), skilled in Excel with the ability to createcomplex spreadsheets to track, analyze and audit data.
Competencies: Professionalism, analytical thinker, written and verbal communication, detail oriented, collaborative, drive for results with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Education:
B.S. in Accounting or Finance
Experience:
Required: 7 years general accounting experience with proven recordof growth and leadership preferably with real estate industry exposure
Certifications & Licenses:
CPA preferred
Physical Requirements/Environment/Working Conditions:
Requires extended periods of sitting, typing and reviewing information on a computer screen. Additionally, extended periods of standing, bending, stooping and some lifting in connection with filing is required.
Job Type: Full time
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000