Real Estate Controller / Finance Manager - GPAC

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Real Estate Controller/ Finance Manager to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in tax management, tax strategy, and general ledger (GL) accounting. This role requires a proven leader with 15-20 years of experience in Real Estate Accounting. 

1. Tax Management and Strategy:
• Develop and implement effective tax strategies to optimize the company’s tax position.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Work closely with external tax advisors, including Big 4 firms, to manage tax-related issues.
2. General Ledger Accounting:
• Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of the general ledger.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies.
3. Team Management:
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of seven finance professionals, including a Tax Preparer, two Controllers, three Staff Accountants, and an AR Supervisor with a team of 3-4 AR staff.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure their professional growth and development.
4. Financial Reporting and Analysis:
• Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements.
• Provide management with information vital to the decision-making process by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
5. Strategic Planning and Budget Management:
• Support the CFO in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
• Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Assess current accounting operations, offer recommendations for improvement, and implement new processes.
6. Internal Controls and Compliance:
• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate accounting and internal control systems regularly.
7. Operational and Staff Management:
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting operational functions.
• Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
• Maintain financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, and following up on work results.
8. Special Projects and Collaboration:
• Handle special projects as required.
• Work with the legal department on new loans and participate in due diligence of acquisitions, including review of closing statement prorations.
• Coordinate setup of RUBS billings with outside providers.
• Maintain and update GL accounts, property codes, property lists, and banking information in Entrata.
• Manage an Insurance Captive, including oversight of premiums billed and claims processed, and work with the insurance broker, management company, external auditors, and actuaries.
• Handle all lender requests for information and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CPA certification is required.
• 15-20 years of experience in real estate finance, with a focus on tax management and strategy.
• Minimum of 5 years of tenure in a senior finance role.
• Positive attitude toward technological innovation and basic understanding of databases.
• Experience working with Big 4 firms on the tax side.
• Strong knowledge of GL accounting and financial reporting.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of estate planning and entity structures is helpful.

• For a confidential conversation call/text Jessica at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.