Description
Transwestern Real Estate Services adds value for investors, owners and occupiers of all commercial property types through comprehensive solutions grounded in sound market intelligence. Part of the Transwestern companies, the firm applies a consultative approach to Agency Leasing, Asset Services, Tenant Advisory + Workplace Solutions, Capital Markets and Research & Investment Analytics.
Our firm's award-winning culture and reputation for exceptional service are built on a common purpose – Empowering Good People to do Extraordinary Things Together. This unique approach, reinforced by the hiring of smart, passionate, hard-working people who understand the benefits of both collaboration and independence, create value for our team members and clients every day.
The Client Accounting Controller position provides leadership, oversight, training and grooming of the assigned client accounting team. The Controller is responsible for directing and monitoring daily activities of the team and has ultimate financial responsibility in ensuring that all Owner policies and procedures are consistently and accurately followed for the assigned properties. The Controller performs periodic reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency and adherence to the Management/Leasing Agreements and SOC1 controls. The Controller works with Property Management and Clients to ensure that all reporting deadlines are met.
It is also the responsibility of the Client Accounting Controller to deliver the Transwestern Experience when interacting and communicating with tenants, owners, vendors and fellow team members.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Direct and manage professional staff daily. Responsible for staff organization, as well as, screening, hiring, supervising, mentoring and training staff as needed. This may include initiating disciplinary actions, including terminations.
Continually evaluate efficiencies and effectiveness of the client accounting function, processes, policy and look for ways to improve. Work with Property Management team leaders to identify room for improvement in the teams working relationship and communication process.
Provide Treasury Management oversight, disbursement approvals and signatory on client bank accounts.
Review/Audit monthly accounting calendars to ensure that staff is appropriately controlling project deadline flow, that all reporting deadlines, special payments (e.g., mortgages and taxes) and owner requirements are documented and met. Perform on-going audit reviews of financial reports, reconciliations and all financial information prepared by the accounting staff and/or the property management staff to ensure compliance with Owner Policies and Procedures and the Management Agreement. Ultimately responsible for the accuracy of the financial statements.
Frequent communication with the Owner Representative(s). Participate/organize client communication calls as needed.
Lead transitions to and from Transwestern. Supervision of new project takeovers and appropriate due diligence, coordinating the same with members of property management to ensure that all Owner/Client requirements are documented and met.
Communicate effectively with internal and external auditors, tax preparers and team members as required.
Oversee the daily operations of the AP centralized team by ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the AP centralized team.
Additional client accounting duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor's degree with emphasis in accounting, finance or related field.
A minimum of 7+ years of recent fee-based property management accounting experience preferred.
A minimum of 3+ years of recent accounting department management experience.
Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles including knowledge of current accounting methods (cash and accrual). Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Advanced knowledge of the budget reporting requirements of each Owner and participate/assist in the preparation of the annual budget with members of property management.
Advanced knowledge of the escalation and operating expense budgeting and settlement process, including the calculation of “gross-ups”, and participate/assist in the preparation of the actual settlement schedules.
Advanced knowledge of Transwestern internal controls and ability to supervise, review and train as needed.
Advanced understanding of Owner Policies and Procedures, TW Accounting Policies and Procedures, and prepare detailed checklists and other tools to insure proper recording of financial transactions in accordance with all policies and procedures.
Applicable experience in real estate accounting software packages, preferably with MRI and/or Yardi.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.
Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities with a high attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple projects, changing priorities and demanding, time-sensitive, workload(s).
Ability to provide direction and effectively manage objectives of the client accounting team.
Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to internal and external customers.
Ability to keep information and internal communications confidential.
Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time/constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (ex. a calculator, copy machine, computer printer) or, by request, be provided reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position.
Travel may be required.
WORK SHIFT
LOCATION
Dallas, TXWe Are Transwestern!
Transwestern's Guiding Principles are woven into the fabric of our firm and underscore the value of each individual team member. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion — not only as the right thing to do, but as a reflection of who we are. It is our responsibility and heartfelt desire to create an environment that elevates the human spirit and brings out the best in everyone. Transwestern offers an exciting work environment, competitive salary and excellent benefits, which include medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as a 401(K) plan. Transwestern is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Third Party Agencies/Vendors!
Transwestern recognizes the valued service provided by its recruitment agencies and as such have a Preferred Supplier List, which whom terms of business have been agreed. Only suppliers who have signed these terms can engage with Transwestern and its Family of Companies. If you are interested in becoming a Preferred Supplier vendor, we invite you to email us only at recruittw@transwestern.com. Please provide relevant information about your agency, and our dedicated team will carefully review and approve your submission. We will reach out if we find that there is a potential match and interest in adding your agency to our preapproved recruiting vendors list. Agreements obtained outside of this formal process will not be recognized and will be deemed invalid. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to this established procedure. Thank you in advance.
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