WS Development Chestnut Hill , MA 02467
Posted 3 weeks ago
Overview
Responsible for directing the company’s property accounting functions including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, procedures, initiatives and industry best practices. Review financial reports, presents findings and makes recommendations to the company executives. Review and analysis of tax returns and compliance reports. Supervise and coordinate all audit and reporting requirements. Responsible for reviewing all budgeting and reforecasting for a portfolio of properties. Directs cash management at each property to ensure that distributions are made strategically based on what is happening at each property and determining when capital calls are needed. Responsible for review of debt compliance in accordance with loan documents. Supervise and mentor staff. Provide ongoing feedback to ensure all associates have a clear understanding of performance.
What to expect
Immediate Opportunity/Initial Success
This is a new leadership role within the accounting team providing direct exposure to leaders within the property, investment teams and senior leadership. The Portfolio Controller will have the opportunity to build out new processes and manage and grow a team working on the overall accounting for a diverse set of properties.
Potential for Growth/Longer Term Success
The Portfolio Controller will spend the first 12+ months learning about the company, department and portfolio of properties. There will be a significant learning curve related to this. Once this is mastered, the Portfolio Controller will be an integral member of projects and efficiency initiatives that are needed to make the Accounting Department run as efficiently as possible. The projects and initiatives are critical to the success of the department. Long term, the Portfolio Controller needs to be confident in the role of managing, motivating and mentoring a large staff, being the CFO of your portfolio related to all aspects of each property and a driver of change for the better within the department.
WS Development