Financial Controller for Real estate developer

The Controller is accountable and responsible for providing direct support to the General Manager in the development, implementation and compliance with the Company’s accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. This includes all reporting and compliance requirements of all entities. The Controller will direct the general operational accounting activities of all the assigned entities. 

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee daily/monthly/quarterly/annual accounting functions: accounts payable, balance sheet account reconciliations, intercompany transactions/reconciliations, invoice verification and any other general ledger activity ensuring data integrity and accuracy in the underlying system. 
• Prepare monthly financial statements for all entities assigned as needed or requested. 
• Budget forecasting and tracking
• Financial simulations and Investors’ presentation
• Direct liaison for investors/lenders due diligence and document requests
• Tracking and registering all sales, clients’ deposits and calculate commissions, 
• Maintain a good working relationship with banks, vendors, investors, and insurance vendors. 
• Prepare monthly Draw requests and reimbursement requests for lenders.
• Track all notes, loans and equity. Properly record all related principal reductions and interest expense paid and accrued. 
• Prepares accurate monthly/quarterly/annual reports for internal and external reporting (for investors, banks, and any compliance requirement) for assigned and/or special project entities and other entities as needed. 
• Preparation of ad hoc reports and presentation as requested. 
• Liaison with CPA for annual tax returns. 
• Prepares schedules and support annual external auditors during the examination process. 
• Provide support to the entire Team by fostering an environment of teamwork. Honesty, Integrity, and Professionalism at all times. 
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  Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required. Masters degree in accounting preferred. 
• Minimum 5 years of accounting/finance experience as an accounting manager, assistant controller or controller in the Real Estate Industry 
• Bilingual English-Spanish
• Professional maturity including ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with sensitive information. 
• Thoughtful attention to detail and ability to effectively conduct self-reviews of work 
• Flexibility, self-motivated and desire to work in a fast-paced and evolving organization. 
• High-degree of professionalism and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytic and problem solving skills. 
• Advanced QUICKBOOKS and Excel knowledge is a must.
• Real estate development industry experience a plus. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.