Controller – Portfolio Management
Gardner Capital, a leading affordable housing and renewable energy developer, investor, and tax credit syndicator, is experiencing significant growth. With primary regional offices in St. Louis, Missouri, and Dallas, Texas, we are expanding our leadership team. We are seeking a high-energy, professional Corporate Controller to creatively oversee and direct our accounting team and help build our corporate infrastructure. This role is perfect for self-starters who excel in an entrepreneurial small business environment and are looking to make a significant impact every day.
Under the supervision of the CEO, this position will aid in the monitoring of an expanding portfolio of Gardner Capital development projects financed with both federal and state Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (‘LIHTC’).
The Controller position is responsible for executive/owner/investor level modeling and is a key member of the strategic planning team. This includes general ledger maintenance, quarterly reporting, investment analysis and budgets, working with lenders and investors on diligence requirements and designing ad‐hoc portfolio reporting and analysis. This position reports to the CEO and requires excellent organization and communication skills. Acute attention to detail, flexibility, and deadline management are essential functions of the position The main job duties will be as follows:
Job Duties:
- Maintain accuracy of property financials monthly for ownership reporting
- Prepare financial documents such as business reports, financial forecasts and statements to understand the financial state of business
- Manage the books of our corporate entities
- Review monthly property financials prior to distribution to partners to ensure accrual accounting methods are followed
- Work together with other departments on proper handling of accounting transactions
- Review monthly property financials prior to distribution to partners to ensure items are booked correctly and accurately
- Provide oversight and direction to the finance and accounting team. Supervise employees who work under the controller in preparing financial reports and budgets
- Collaborating with Financial Analysts in preparing quarterly reporting on property financial performance to ownership
- Develop new reporting tools and improving current monthly financial reporting
- Financial Analysis – evaluate and analyze property-level financial performance on a regular basis and identify areas of improvement for optimization of operations, cash flow, and property value
- Work with PM team in reviewing and approving annual property budgets in coordination with property managers while maintaining focus on driving property performance
- Coordinate collection and review of tax returns and audits with accounting partners
- Coordinates activities with other departments especially Internal Finance and Accounting to ensure that they have the information necessary for their review and that any issues are resolved
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; Master’s degree preferred
- At least 3-5 years experience in real estate accounting
- Experience with Great Plains 2015 a plus
- Knowledge of SQL a plus
- Motivated and detail-oriented
- Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications and financial spreadsheets – advanced excel skills
- Highly organized with effective analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment; able to work with colleagues remotely
- Ability to easily and quickly adapt to changing project demands and needs; high energy preferred
- Self-Starter, able to identify problem areas and brainstorm and present recommended solutions
- Proven strong verbal and written communication skills
Conditions:
- Located in Louis, MO or Dallas, TX
- Office environment
- Pay and benefits commensurate with experience
- Job classification is exempt
All interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Attn: Amy Dosen