Controller

WORK @ SWShannon Waltchack (SW) is seeking a Commercial Property Manager to manage a portion of its commercial real estate portfolio. ABOUT SWAt SW, We Help People - our clients, investors and tenants - maximize value, build wealth, see the future, cultivate relationships, and make great real estate decisions. Our experienced team is rooted in our core values: Gratitude, Integrity, Drive & Innovation. We started our property management department to enhance and protect our own properties. Realizing our own success and knowing others could benefit from it, we expanded this service to include our clients and we now manage over 125 properties throughout the United States. ABOUT THE POSITIONReporting to the VP Finance & Administration (VP), the Controller will help oversee the responsibilities of the Accounting Department, specifically, the accounting operations of the real estate portfolio of Shannon Waltchack affiliates and Third-Party Owners managed by Shannon Waltchack. The Controller should relieve the VP of certain responsibilities and provide general oversight of accounting items including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, reconciliations, property financials and other Property Accounting functions. The Controller will supervise staff as determined by the VP. Essential Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:· Develop, document, and implement internal controls· Lead, manage and hold accountable direct reports· Prepare, review, adjust and post Journal Entries· Treasury management, lender and bank reconciliations· Oversee Charge and Receipts for properties· Manage Check Run and ACH Payments· Prepare and approve Wires· Oversee financial statement reporting, accruals, and adjustments for properties· Compile quarterly asset management report and make investor distributions· Oversee 1099 Preparation and distribution· Oversee OPEX reconciliations· Oversee Property Contract administration and Vendor compliance· Various activities needed to support the VP, President, Partners and Investors PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline is preferredCertified Public Accounting (CPA) DesignationMinimum 5 years experience in real estate accountingAbility to comprehend, analyze, and interpret real estate terms, principals, and documentsHigh degree of initiative, self-direction, and attention to detailExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong organizational and analytical skillsMust be proactive, responsive and resourcefulAbility to multi-task and work well under pressure requiredDemonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office 365Yardi Property Management Software