Revantage, A Blackstone Portfolio Company · 1 day ago
Sr. AVP, Controller
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expRevantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is a global provider of corporate services. The Sr. AVP, Controller will be responsible for establishing a new property accounting team and overseeing the accounting for a portfolio of retail assets, while ensuring compliance with internal controls and leading a high-performance team.
ConstructionConsultingReal EstateRisk Management
Responsibilities
Build and design the Property Accounting Organization
Hire & oversee onboarding and training of offshore and onshore teams
Design and establish best in class processes for timely, accurate, and high-quality accounting records and reporting
Standardize accounting processes across asset classes
Design and establish scalable processes to accommodate future growth
Ensure accounting processes comply with internal controls
Manage a team of 10 accountants (direct + indirect reports) performing general ledger accounting, fixed asset maintenance, job-costing, month-end close activities and reporting
Build and sustain a collaborative, high-performance team culture aligned with our core values: Learners, Leaders, Enthusiasts, Achievers, and Partners
Foster professional development and mentor talent
Manage the recruitment and training of accounting personnel
Conduct resource planning, including allocating tasks across multiple team members to ensure efficient utilization of resources
Establish metrics and review procedures to ensure the offshore team operates effectively and is held accountable for performance
Lead all aspects of property accounting operations, including general ledger management, monthly and annual closings, and financial reporting
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and GAAP compliance in property-level and consolidated financial statements assets
Ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality completion of all financial close processes with a proactive, hands-on approach
Monitor and oversee tenant ledger activity including billing, rent escalations, lease abstracts, tenant improvement allowances, and security deposit accounting
Ensure compliance with lease terms, property management agreements, and lender requirements
Oversee the CAM (common area maintenance) process to ensure the Company recovers the maximum allowable expenditures. Manage the prepayment and settlement process to ensure timely, accurate, and seamless execution
Oversee the preparation and execution of financial reports for management and lenders, ensuring reporting is timely, accurate, and in compliance
Oversee preparation and review of workpapers, variance analysis and reporting packages
Monitor cash flow, accounts receivable/payable, and ensure liquidity needs are met
Review cash flow forecasts
Collaborate with asset management and operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
Design, maintain, strengthen, and evolve internal controls to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements
Coordinate and actively participate in external audits, serving as a key liaison with auditors to ensure smooth and successful audit outcomes
Champion a culture of continuous improvement by implementing process-oriented, automated solutions that enable the team to scale for growth
Manage deliverables and deadlines across multiple stakeholders, including Revantage, portfolio company, and Blackstone, in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Develop close partnerships with Revantage, portfolio company, and Blackstone leadership to enable business strategies and goals
Maintain service level agreements
Act as a key support contact for analytical and ad-hoc financial requests from the executive leadership team, portfolio company, and Blackstone, providing timely and insightful information to aid in strategic decision-making
Communicate financial results effectively to stakeholders and influence decision-making across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, a CPA certification is preferred
Experience leading a property accounting team, preferably retail and office assets
10-15+ years of accounting experience; 7+ years of progressive, commercial real estate accounting experience
Minimum 5-7 years supervisory experience
Experience managing offshore teams
Proficient in accounting software systems and CAM modules, including Yardi
Desire to thrive and be successful in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-growth environment
Solutions-oriented approach with a sense of urgency in responding to complex or unexpected issues
Exceptional financial acumen with meticulous attention to detail
Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge of GAAP, real estate accounting principles, financial reporting standards, CAM billings, and regulatory compliance requirements in the commercial real estate industry
Strong ability to analyze processes and procedures and provide strategic recommendations for improvement
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Preferred
Public Accounting experience
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Competitive salary
Overall compensation
401(k)
Hybrid Work Policy
Productivity Hours – weekly meeting-free work time
Summer Fridays
Work From Anywhere Month
In-house and external learning & development opportunities
Generous health insurance and wellness benefits
Company
Revantage, A Blackstone Portfolio Company
A global corporate services leader proudly serving Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies and investments.
501-1000 employees
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