Vice President, Controller

B.F. Saul Company•Bethesda, MD

7d•$280,000 - $325,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President, Controller will be responsible for all aspects of financial accounting and financial reporting including the preparation of monthly financial statements and Forms 10-Q and 10-K and related disclosures and footnotes. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with policies and procedures including key controls over financial reporting.

Requirements

Strong communication skills (written and oral), self-confidence and ability to evaluate and articulate decisions in a concise, coherent fashion
Demonstrated ability to train, mentor and develop staff with superior leadership and managerial skills
Strong leadership with the ability to work well with external constituents and internal employees from different function areas
Entrepreneurial and an outside the box mindset
Strong level of financial acumen and high level of analytical ability
Demonstrated integrity and the ability to communicate a clear set of values and high standards
Proactive, collaborative and a team-oriented professional
Results-oriented, deadline-driven and a commitment to excellence
Organized, level-headed, and fact-based
10 to 15 years of relevant accounting experience
5 years of public accounting experience
5 years of managerial experience
Strong knowledge of applicable accounting standards, financial statement preparation and SEC reporting requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
CPA required

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, train and develop the accounting staff
Provide accounting support to the management team and billing support for tenants
Analyze monthly property operating statements and work with property management to identify and explain causes of variances
Ensure all monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports are prepared in conformance with US GAAP and are consistent from period to period
Review monthly cash flow forecasts prepared for monthly management reporting
Continuously improve through automation, improved processes and efficient procedures the accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of information provided to stakeholders
Remain current on new and evolving changes in US GAAP and analyze the impact of those changes on the Company
Review accounts receivable and ensure that the level of the provision for doubtful accounts is reasonable