Controller - Real Estate

TREK Development Group•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

TREK Development Group is a Pittsburgh- based real estate development firm specializing in building innovative and sustainable communities. Our mission is to Create Value, Enhance Lives and Strengthen Communities. At TREK, we believe the right cultural fit is just as important as possessing the skills and qualifications for the job. Our core values: Aesthetics, Alignment, Collaboration, Compassion, Inclusiveness, Quality, Commitment, Empathy, Humility, Integrity and Responsibility are best described in our commitment to TREK’s Hospitality Covenant. The Hospitality Covenant describes our core practices that we strive to achieve each day: To treat everyone with the kindness we all want To do our own part to take care of the place where we live and work To take the time to help each other achieve our goals and aspirations We believe that every member of the team is important to the success of the community and together we are committed to providing high-quality, community-focused housing. We are currently seeking an engaged and passionate professional to serve as Controller with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership, ownership of month-end close, audits and internal controls. Under the direction of the CEO and EVP, the Controller is responsible for the full cycle of accounting operations across all entities ensuring accuracy, compliance and timeliness in financial reporting across all entities in TREK’s portfolio. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, fully and accurately closing books, creating and implementing processes and procedures, complying with regulatory requirements, and providing strategic financial insights to support business decisions. The Controller will manage a team of property accountants, internal and third party, and work closely with property management and executive leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
5-8+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably with experience in real estate and/or property management
3+ years of leadership experience
Accounting and financial management software experience required – RealPage preferred
Expert in accounting policies and procedures for a growing business.
Experience in designing policies and successfully implementing them with an accounting team
Experience with multi-entity financial reporting and consolidation
Experience in reshaping a department/function
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills are essential for success in this position, and the ability to multitask and work under multiple tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
CPA preferred
experience with affordable housing a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across multiple entities, currently 76 properties and growing (primarily multi-family residential, mix of self-managed and 3rd party managed)
Oversee all accounting operations for the real estate portfolio, including property-level, development and corporate accounting
Create clarity and consistency across the accounting functions
Supervise and develop accounting staff, ensuring structure and discipline in the accounting function
Manage 3rd party accounting vendor partnership (Supporting Strategies & Smart Source) holding teams accountable for results
Prepare and review financial statements, variance analysis, and reporting packages
Identify and drive process improvement opportunities while developing and implementing processes and procedures for best practices and enforcing compliance standards
Design, implement, execute and maintain internal controls and accounting policies, creating scalable processes
Build operational discipline within department and processes
Manage and administer budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities for properties and corporate entities
Coordinate and manage external audits, tax filings, and lender reporting requirements
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable real estate accounting standards
Partner with operations teams to analyze property performance
Collaborate cross-departmentally to resolve accounting issues
Support property managers by providing feedback on GL journal entries, removing day to day accounting responsibilities and integrating into accounting process, etc.
Provide direction and guidance to property management division on financial operations of properties (Regional Managers and PM leadership to implement guidance)
Assist with special projects, financial analyses, and process improvements across the finance and accounting function
Additional duties as assigned