Controller - Pearl

Perlen House•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Controller reports to and partners with the VP F&A, serving as steward of the general ledger and associated sub-ledgers. The role partners with business leaders to drive performance and deliver results, maintains a sound controls environment in compliance with company internal accounting policies, and coordinates and prepares internal and external financial statements. The Controller also leads and develops direct reports through performance management, KPI goal setting, and strong associate relationships. The role oversees accounting operations, consolidated financial data, financial reporting, external audit coordination, budgeting, business performance metrics, regulatory reporting, and accounting policies and controls. It leads month-end and year-end accounting cycles, supports the general ledger and sub-ledgers for multiple legal entities and business lines, and leads or supports accounting processes for third-party-managed properties, including financial incorporation and loan administration related to debt financing. The Controller also supports capital project setup and budget tracking, maintains fixed-asset records—primarily land and improvements—and performs job-cost accounting tasks as needed. Success is measured in part by receiving unqualified annual audit opinions, closing monthly reporting periods accurately and on time, and completing and presenting annual budgets within required timelines.

Requirements

Four-year accounting degree.
CPA required.
Knowledge of GAAP and tax accounting.
Knowledge of accounting systems and how they are integrated within company accounting structures.
Knowledge of financial reporting processes.
Intermediate Excel skills.
Ability to interact professionally with others.
Strong analytical skills.
5–10 years of experience in public accounting and/or industry-specific accounting.
Strong desire to learn and grow professionally; good communication; self-starting, organized, team-oriented, able to multitask and work under pressure and deadlines, able to prioritize, customer-service oriented, and detail-oriented; openness to frequent change.

Nice To Haves

Experience accounting for multiple companies or lines of business is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate accounting operational functions.
Manage the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for accurate consolidated business results.
Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements.
Coordinate activities and relationships with external auditors.
Provide management with information for decision-making.
Manage the annual operating budget process.
Assess accounting operations, recommend improvements, and implement new processes.
Evaluate and implement accounting and internal control policies and procedures.
Evaluate the effectiveness of accounting software as needed.
Develop and monitor business performance metrics.
Oversee regulatory reporting, including tax planning and compliance where applicable.
Hire, train, and retain skilled accounting staff.
Assist in maintaining general ledgers and sub-ledgers for multiple legal entities and business lines.
Build understanding of company systems and continuously improve processes.
Lead month-end and year-end accounting cycles, ensuring data integrity and segregation of duties.
Complete special projects, including general ledger accounting, accounting-treatment research, and process development.
Apply ethical financial accounting and reporting procedures, including GAAP.
Lead or support processes involving third-party-managed properties, including financial incorporation and loan administration for debt financing.
Assist with setting up capital projects and approved development budgets in accounting systems to help ensure spending stays within established capital thresholds.
Maintain fixed assets, primarily land and improvements, in the fixed-asset system.
Perform job-cost accounting tasks as needed.
Lead and develop direct reports, including setting KPI goals and managing performance.
Meet key performance indicators for annual audit opinions, timely and accurate monthly closes, and timely completion and presentation of annual budgets.