Controller - Real Estate Accounting Advisory Services

3 weeks ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States DLA Inc Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Controller to join our Real Estate Accounting Advisory team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing hands-on accounting operation assistance to our real estate clients. This includes tenant billing and revenue recognition, CAM and expense reimbursements, A/R, A/P, debt, job costing and capitalization, and property operating expenses.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide accounting operation assistance to real estate clients
  • Coordinate budget and financial forecasts and report variances
  • Prepare and publish monthly financial statements
  • Coordinate regulatory reporting
  • Research technical accounting issues for compliance
  • Liaise with external auditors
  • Support month-end and year-end close process
  • Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
  • Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
  • Cultivate and maintain positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues and clients
  • Maintain integrity of corporate information
  • Balance multiple projects and responsibilities
  • Communicate effectively to all levels of engagement management
  • Create and deliver work product that exceeds client expectations
Requirements
  • Proven work experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required
  • CPA preferred
  • Experience with real estate operating portfolios and projects under construction
  • Thorough knowledge of GAAP and tax accounting principles and procedures
  • Professional service environment experience is a plus
  • Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close
  • Technical competency in Yardi, MRI, or Real Page ERP systems is preferred
  • Ability to assist in financial statement preparation
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
  • Ability to travel to clients and offices (25%)
  • Track record of team leadership skills, e.g. mentoring junior team members
  • Confidentiality, integrity, and high ethical standards required
  • Time management skills and ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of specific assignments
  • Professional demeanor and strong communication skills, both written and oral, with an emphasis on internal and external customer service
  • Ability to have flexibility to meet client deadlines
  • Eagerness and willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Natural aptitude for problem solving
About DLA Inc
  • We are an equal opportunity employer
  • We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic
  • We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures


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