Assistant Controller - REAL ESTATE

Fast growing, long established real estate/property management firm located in the West Los Angeles area is looking to hire an experienced Assistant Controller who will manage the work activities of an accounting team. This position will involve 50% oversight and development of staff, as well as 50% responsible for reporting requirements of a portfolio of retail properties.
Responsibilities include:
Directs the development and maintenance of planning and budgeting processes, general and cost accounting, internal auditing, and preparation of financial and management reporting as required by client
Reviews and verifies financial statement packages prior to submittal to Controller
Ensures that cash/accrual basis books are properly maintained
Reviews and approves all journal entries for accuracy and completeness
Reviews system prepared reports and supporting schedules for accuracy
Reviews management fee calculations and ensures related invoices are paid in a timely manner
Maintains resource usage of team to clients for internal cost allocations
Ensures all debt, real estate taxes, sales taxes and owner distribution payments are made in a timely manner, and internal databases are updated and maintained
Identifies training needs of the team and Facilities Managers, and assists in coordination and development of training materials and schedules
Actively participates in the instruction of accounting training classes
Troubleshoots problems and issues that arise
Standardize processes for accounting systems
Develop monthly financial reporting process in an automated and interactive means
Implement processes for accounting and annual CAM reconciliations for the properties
Completes annual staff performance evaluations, semi-annual updates and establishes performance goals
Continuously evaluates and supports internal controls and makes recommendations for improvements
Plans staffing assignments to create balanced workloads and ensure adequate coverage at all times
Delegates work to staff and accepts responsibility for timely and accurate completion of staff’s work
Ensures the responsibility of each team member within the work group is met
Coordinates and leads the transitions of properties
Proactively communicates with Senior Management to ensure they are informed of all activities
Other duties may be assigned


Supervisory Responsibilities Include:

Manages a work unit and/or group of 5-8 staff members
Formally supervises individual employees and/or subordinate supervisors within a work unit and/or group
Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating direct reports
Accountable for promoting career growth, independence, ownership and responsibility
Directly or indirectly responsible for hiring, terminating, compensation, and performance evaluation for their entire work unit and/or group
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university in Accounting and a minimum of five years of related experience in real estate/property management accounting preferably retail properties.
CPA highly desired but not required
Highly organized with capability of multi-tasking on numerous projects
Experience dealing with banking relationships
Strong financial reporting skills and successful in making presentations to investors and shareholders
Ability to effectively write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style
Ability to effectively respond, verbally and written, to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints
Ability to inspire and motivate employees and client groups to take desired action
Requires a high level of commitment to customer service, whether co-workers or clients