Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ's relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client's needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established real estate company in Atlanta is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close procedures, including comprehensive review of the trial balance, income statement, general ledger, budget variances, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation
• Prepare quarterly consolidation reports
• Review monthly bank reconciliations and complete monthly cash reporting
• Maintain and update the operating cash ledger
• Post various journal entries, including interest allocations
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to senior leadership
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures
• Analyze development reports and ensure cost projections remain current
• Maintain depreciation and amortization schedules
• Identify and analyze budget variances across operating properties in collaboration with accounting and property management teams
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of accounting experience in the real estate space

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.