Accounting Controller

Lifestyle Communities•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Team You Will Join: We count on accounting and finance to deliver far more than just the numbers. Lifestyle Communities’ (LC) Finance team helps us realize our goals and achieve our ambitions by identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to drive value. You’ll join a dynamic team committed to elevating the company through product innovation, process improvement, and margin and profitability enhancement. You will strategize, forecast, analyze, audit, research and lead important decisions. Who You Are: As the Accounting Controller, Home & Shared Services you will work with the AVP of Finance to lead the accounting team in establishing and delivering on financial priorities to ensure achievement of business objectives. This position will be responsible for leading department initiatives and acting as a key influencer in strategic decision making to support the company’s financial stability and strategic objectives. You will have direct oversight of cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general billing, fixed assets, debt management, internal controls, monthly closing and financial reporting .You will establish and maintain accounting policies, practices, and standards to meet GAAP and management requirements. In addition to the traditional controllership duties, you will help analyze financial results and provide actionable insights to best influence decision making to senior level operators, management, and executives.

Requirements

Work requires alignment with our five Core Values: Performance, Communication, Leadership, Quality, Teamwork.
Previous experience developing, and continuously improving, operational systems to enhance team efficiency, quality and performance required.
Work requires the ability to become proficient with internal accounting software.
Understand financial and non-financial performance drivers.
Uncompromising integrity and ethics; must be highly trustworthy.
Strong leadership qualities and previous experience managing a team of people with the ability to motivate, develop and coach team members.
Strong knowledge and experience in general ledger accounting including cash reconciliations.
Proficient problem solver with results driven mindset.
Teamwork approach - ability to work effectively with other Lifestyle companies (especially Development, Construction, Home and Hospitality business units)
Intermediate skills in Microsoft office and Excel necessary.
Candidates should be highly organized, self-directed, and self-motivated.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field and a minimum of three (3) - five (5) years of real estate accounting/finance experience desired with a minimum of three (3) years of management experience.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or advanced degree is preferred but not required.
Experience with Entrata is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensures accurate and timely financial, project and corporate monthly reporting for assigned business units, ensuring all internal and external reporting deadlines are met in accordance with GAAP.
Provides variance analysis against operating budgets and forecasts and project budgets.
Leads staff responsible for the accuracy of journal entries, subsidiary ledgers and balance sheet reconciliations to guarantee the organization has a full and accurate statement of its financial position as it relates to the designated business units.
Performs review of daily cash activity including cash reconciliations and prepares forward-looking cash forecasts.
Works collaboratively with Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Capital Markets to ensure audit support is provided, tax filings are completed timely, and all debt obligations are met.
Responsible for maintaining integrity of accounting/operational software management within the assigned business units.
Requires high integrity and discretion when exposed to confidential matters including but not limited to compensation, workman’s compensation, payroll or employee matters.
Stays current with industry best practices and accounting software capability developments to drive continuous improvement, streamlining processes and procedures.
Establish goals, providing fair and consistent feedback to direct reports regarding performance and career development.
Cross trains with accounting team members and assists when needed for absences and development.
Foster an environment of integrity, establish relationships, and maintain communication with Leadership Team at multiple levels.
Complete other projects as directed and assigned by Executive Team.