Controller

Controller - Real Estate Development

Puyallup, WA

Our client, private real estate investment and development company, is looking for a Controller to join their Development Team! The Controller will be responsible for providing overall day-to-day leadership and oversight of the accounting practices, policies, procedures, and information systems for the company. The Controller will be involved in day-to-day operations and be able to give ideas and suggestions for business improvement.

Controller Responsibilities:

· Provides leadership and develops accounting staff through training, delegation of duties, and goal setting.

· Manages accounting for the company’s commercial projects and works with development managers and accountants on the preparation of the annual budget for all development projects.

· Accountable for the review of quarterly variance reporting, cash forecasting, cash management, and capital planning for all entities.

· Provides financial reporting, financial modeling, and analyses needed for property financings and loan compliance.

· Manages monthly financial closing processes to ensure financials are properly recorded.

· Reviews, processes, recommends and implements efficiencies.

· Participate in “deal-making”, including loans, lease documents, and Purchase and Sale document reviews.

· Performs financial analysis relating to investment returns, partner-level valuations, and tax implications resulting from transactions.

Controller Requirements:

· 5 years of hands-on accounting experience, including progressive responsibilities, process refinement, and implementation, supervisory, and training experience.

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field, CPA big plus.

· Job costing experience preferred.

· Highly proficient in accounting software. QuickBooks and/or Yardi experience a big plus.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.

· Ability to read and interpret commercial leases, loan documents, and other contracts.

· A team player with the ability to lead, motivate and train staff.

· Ability to work independently, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

· Detail-oriented and have strong analytical skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Puyallup, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location