Controller

What You Will Do:

• Recruit and retain exceptional accounting associates determine department efficiencies and appropriate size of accounting team.
• Develop and mentor bench strength with focus on promoting from within when possible.
• Promptly identify weak links and coach or counsel to resolution.
• Establish interdepartmental communication protocol and assist personnel in effective communication with associates and other personnel within the Company.
• Proactively promote open communication between all stakeholders internal and external and actively follow-up on all matters pertaining to Alliance business functions as needed.
• Provide friendly, responsive and proactive communication to clients and associates.
• Establish and communicate expectations and goals on an on-going basis.
• Identify job duties, work schedules, and appropriate department staffing to include ongoing training needs among accounting team.
• Communicate personnel issues to the Director of Investment Accounting and/or department leadership as needed.
• Recognize and reward associates.
• Development, analysis and interpretation of statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results.
• Maintain the company’s system of accounts, books and records on all company transactions and assets.
• Provide effective financial controls at the asset and any specialized accounting requirements at the asset.
• Manage and coordinate external and internal audits.
• Manage and coordinate retail reporting as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements and EOM procedures.
• Ensure accurate preparation and reconciliation of A/P and A/R.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation and forwarding of resident legal notices to include forwarding of resident files for legal action and collections.
• Ensure accurate month end close processes.
• Cash Management and company liaison with clients regarding cash status.
• Coordinate and manage external auditors.
• Special projects, research and other duties as assigned.
• Make recommendations and modifications regarding office performance, business needs, etc.
• Any other tasks assigned or directed. 

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• B.A./B.S. degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field a plus but not required
• CPA designation a plus
• Two or more years of previous work experience in accounting leadership role
• Prior experience managing, mentoring, and development of people
• Previous experience with Alliance or within industry in a leadership accounting role
• Proficiency and command of Microsoft suite software i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Demonstrated leadership skills and accounting strategist
• High degree of responsibility and initiative
• Knowledge in generally accepted accounting principals
• High tolerance for ambiguity and adaption to change
• Independent and autonomous work style
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and relate effectively, productively and positively with other associates and clients
• Computer literacy in: Yardi, Microsoft office environment (excel, word, PowerPoint) with web based communications and proficiency in typical budget programs
• Ability to have flexibility with working schedule based on business and deadline needs.
• Ability to work a schedule during normal work hours and that may be other than Monday-Friday, 8-5. Work in excess of 40 hours per week is likely.
• Consistent, regular and in person attendance during regular working hours at the workplace is required.

What You Will Receive:

• Professional and upbeat work environment
• Competitive compensation and incentives
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, holiday, birthday and volunteer time
• Low Premiums for Medical, dental and vision coverage; including access to telemedicine
• Paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• Flexible spending account
• Health saving account with Company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage

Alliance Residential is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), color, creed, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, religion, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, handicap, mental and physical disability, and family care or leave status, as well as all other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local law.