VP, Financial Controller

Genesis Capital•Sherman Oaks, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Genesis Capital is a leading business purpose lender specializing in commercial real estate financing solutions for real estate developers. As a subsidiary of Rithm Capital, the VP, Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, including loan accounting, financial reporting, SOX compliance, internal audit, accounts payable, payroll review, and tax coordination. This role requires a seasoned accounting leader who can support organizational strategy while managing day-to-day operations, and will collaborate closely with the Executive Team and the Company’s equity partner.

Requirements

10+ years’ experience executing and overseeing accounting functions and managing a team of junior accountants.
B.S. or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar degree.
Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis and some knowledge of FP&A modeling.
Advanced US GAAP knowledge, specifically focused on loan and debt accounting.
Experience in management and SEC reporting.
Demonstrated experience in establishing and running a SOX control framework.
Experience operating a general ledger and overseeing month end closes.
High-level presentation and communication skills, both written and oral, with strong project management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Exceptional time management skills, coupled with the ability to handle multiple, complex, and competing priorities and projects, and delivering on promises made.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite with exceptional skills in Excel.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant
Worked in real estate and/or lending or a related field preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Deadline-oriented with strong analytical and presentation skills.
Ability to interface with executive-level stakeholders.
Ability to take initiative with a clear business purpose in mind.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
High level of accountability and a dedication to producing high-quality work that is easily consumable by executives and managers.
Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
An understanding of balance sheet business.
Team player.

Responsibilities

Partner with and take direction from members of the Executive Team to help create forecasts and analysis of the firm’s financial position.
Enhance internal control framework including SOX compliance and audit ready accounting functions.
Play a supporting role in preparing investor materials along with other presentation-oriented materials as directed by the Executive Team and the Company’s private equity partner.
Provide accounting guidance on US GAAP treatment including FV loan accounting, and debt accounting.
Oversee and supervise the accounting team, including A/P, A/R and month end close.
Guide teams in proactively identifying and resolving issues, including optimizing workflows through automation, control by exception and other best practices for an effective and efficient accounting function.
Manage production of financial reporting materials for both SEC filings and internal management presentations.
Coordinate with Strategy & Analytics on preparing annual budget and running analytics to track performance to budget, offering insights and thoughts to drive overall firm performance.
Collaborate with business users at all levels of the organization, and technology team members to implement comprehensive and sustainable solutions.
Oversee funders responsible for final loan approval and wire process on all loan fundings.
Manage expense policy and compliance via expense reimbursement process.
Owner of the financial system including responsibility for leading automation projects to optimize teamwork flows and help scale the business.
Learn Genesis’ core business model and conceptualize new growth verticals and product suites.
Prioritize workflow and projects such that the combined efforts of all involved are focused on opportunities truly accretive to the Company’s long-term value creation.
Manage ad hoc projects, analysis, and initiatives as may be delegated from firm management.
Performs related duties as assigned by management.