Controller- Property Accounting

WRMC, Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with significant leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Proven experience in managing high-performing teams across multiple accounting functions
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong technology aptitude with process improvement and automation experience

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for all property accounting operations
  • Develop and oversee managers and teams across accounting functions
  • Ensure timely month-end financial closings and delivery of statements
  • Establish and strengthen internal controls for client asset protection
  • Collaborate with executives to improve financial performance and client service
  • Respond to accounting-related escalations from clients
  • Oversee treasury operations and banking relationships
  • Direct compliance activities related to financial audits
  • Drive process improvements and technology initiatives
  • Champion the adoption of AI and innovative accounting technologies

Benefits

  • Join a collaborative leadership team focused on innovation
  • Shape the future of the accounting organization
  • Opportunity to lead initiatives that enhance client and employee experiences
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Onsite fitness center
Full Job Description
Controller of Property Accounting to lead our growing property accounting team. This role oversees all aspects of property accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and compliance.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving processes through technology and automation. They are passionate about developing high-performing teams while delivering exceptional financial service to clients.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic leadership for all property accounting operations.
  • Lead and develop managers and accounting teams across multiple functional areas.
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end financial closings and delivery of client financial statements.
  • Establish, monitor, and strengthen internal controls to safeguard client assets.
  • Partner with executive leadership and operational teams to improve financial performance and client service.
  • Respond to accounting-related escalations from clients and operational leaders.
  • Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships, and financial system access controls.
  • Direct compliance activities related to client financial audits.
  • Drive continuous process improvements, workflow automation, and technology initiatives.
  • Champion the use of AI and innovative accounting technologies to improve efficiency and scalability.
  • Develop and monitor departmental KPIs and performance metrics.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
  • Collaborate with accounting software vendors to enhance systems and processes.


Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • CPA preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including significant leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • Experience leading multiple accounting functions and managing high-performing teams
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Experience overseeing financial audits and compliance activities
  • Strong technology aptitude with experience implementing process improvements and automation

Benefits

At WRMC, you'll join a collaborative leadership team committed to operational excellence and continuous innovation. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our accounting organization while leading initiatives that improve the experience of both our clients and employees.

We offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • 401(k) plan with an employer match
  • Onsite fitness center

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