Controller

Sequoia Equities

$175K — $225K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong project management and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent presentation and executive communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading accounting operations in a multi-entity environment.
  • In-depth understanding of partnership accounting and complex ownership structures like TICs.
  • Proven experience managing both corporate and property accounting functions.
  • Expertise in identifying and implementing process improvements for operational efficiency.
  • Ability to make independent financial decisions with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Accounting Department and outsourced operations for accurate financial reporting.
  • Partner with external accounting and tax services to enhance process efficiency and meet deadlines.
  • Oversee corporate accounting functions including financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Manage year-end reporting, tax prep, and cash-to-accrual conversions for multi-entity operations.
  • Review financial documents for accuracy and compliance, including trial balances and reconciliations.
  • Collaborate with the CFO on financial strategy, planning, and tax projections.
  • Serve as the liaison for banking relationships and corporate cash management.

Benefits

  • Provide a motivating work environment that encourages daily engagement and contribution.
  • Offer superior training programs to enhance professional development in the industry.
  • Ensure comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance along with a matching 401(k).
  • Include paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, and even personal milestones like birthdays.
  • Offer recognition programs, fun events, and generous perks to reward hard work.
  • Support community involvement with paid volunteer days to foster social responsibility.
  • Promote an inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, and belonging through active initiatives.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Controller to oversee our accounting department and financial operations. This role is perfect for a leader who is not afraid to jump in to solve problems, understands the complexities of multi-entity accounting, and is eager to streamline processes. You will manage a dedicated team, work closely with our outsourced accounting partners, and serve as a key business partner to the Executive team.

What you'll do for us:
  • Lead the Accounting Department, including outsourced accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Partner with third-party accounting and tax providers to streamline processes and meet critical reporting deadlines.
  • Oversee corporate accounting, including monthly financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and fee billings.
  • Manage year-end financial reporting, tax preparation, and cash-to-accrual conversions.
  • Review trial balances, journal entries, and reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborate with the CFO on financial planning, forecasting, tax projections, and strategic accounting initiatives.
  • Serve as the primary contact for banking relationships and corporate cash management.
  • Prepare executive financial reports, analyses, and budgeting materials to support business decisions.
  • Lead the financial coordination of acquisitions, dispositions, investor reporting, and ownership requests.
  • Drive continuous process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and partner cross-functionally to support organizational success.

Qualifications

Must Haves:
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent presentation and executive communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience leading accounting operations within a multi-entity organization.
  • Strong understanding of partnership accounting, tenancy-in-common (TIC) structures, and complex ownership entities.
  • Experience managing both corporate and property accounting functions.
  • Ability to identify process improvements and successfully implement operational efficiencies.
  • Comfortable making independent decisions while exercising sound financial judgment.

Education and Training:
  • Master's degree in accounting, finance, Corporate Finance or CPA preferred

Great to haves:
  • Experience with Yardi Voyager strongly preferred
  • Experience with SAP Concur

Compensation

The compensation for this position is $175,000 - $ 225,000 / year.

Benefits

What we'll do for you:
  • Provide a great place to work - you'll want to show up and give your best self every day, we promise
  • Allow you to excel - by providing you the best training programs in the industry
  • Ensure you're covered - superior health, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) program with matching contributions that keeps you on track for your future
  • Give you a break - paid time off for vacation, sick days, holidays, and your birthday
  • Reward you - fun days, generous perks, and recognition for a job well done
  • Encourage community involvement - up to 4 personal paid days off for volunteer work
  • Foster an inclusive culture - by actively supporting diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity through initiatives that ensure everyone feels valued and heard

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