The Quest Organization
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Controller
Seattle-based real estate investment and development firm is seeking a Controller to join its growing team. This position is responsible for managing accounting operations of the organization as well as providing leadership and oversight of a small team. You will have an opportunity to work directly with the executive team and report to the Director of Finance.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Controller
614 Boylston Ave E Seattle, WA 98102 US
Job Description
Controller
Seattle-based real estate investment and development firm is seeking a Controller to join its growing team. This position is responsible for managing accounting operations of the organization as well as providing leadership and oversight of a small team. You will have an opportunity to work directly with the executive team and report to the Director of Finance.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Finance in the planning and coordination of all accounting functions
- Create and/or maintain a control system over accounting transactions
- Ensure that the accounting filing system is accurately maintained and kept organized
- Assist in the hiring, training, and mentoring of capable accounting staff as needed
- Effectively manage the accountants on the team and hold them accountable for completing their assigned duties and following procedures
- Demonstrate the ability to understand financial goals and do what is required to attain them
- Review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments and oversee the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and/or annual financial statements for owners, investors, and/or lenders
- Evaluate weekly cash analysis and review loan draws to determine payment of invoices
- Monitor bank account activity and verify that bank reconciliations are completed properly
- Ensure that payments for debt services, utilities, and other date sensitive items are processed on time by third party property management staff and in-house accountants
- Assist Executive Leadership with cashflow forecasts and with the completion of annual budgets
- Gather, organize, review, and submit lender required paperwork for periodic audits as well as the necessary information to outside CPA firm for timely tax return filings
- Work with Executive Leadership to analyze and revise departmental policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
- CPA preferred but not required
- 7+ years of professional experience as an accountant in real estate and/or property management
- 5+ years of experience managing an accounting team and leading training/meetings
- Strong technical and practical understanding of GAAP
- Experience overseeing internal/external audits and coordinating tax return filings by outside CPA
- Working knowledge of QuickBooks, familiarity with other ERP systems and adept at learning new technology
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Highly organized and strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Proven leadership skills with a strong work ethic
- Team player with a strong sense of personal accountability, responsibility, and integrity
- A self-starter with the ability to identify areas of need and the drive to take initiative
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and willingness to roll up sleeves to deal with complex issues
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