Hillwood Communities · 20 hours ago
Assistant Controller
Dallas, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expHillwood Investment Properties is a leader in acquiring and developing high-quality industrial properties. They are seeking a dynamic Assistant Controller to oversee corporate accounting operations, manage a team, and ensure compliance and efficiency in financial processes.
LeasingProperty ManagementReal EstateResidential
Responsibilities
Review internal consolidation and internal/external financial statements, delivering timely and accurate reporting to executive leadership
Ensure compliance with internal controls and GAAP standards
Oversee monthly financial statements, including development fees, overhead allocations, accruals, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations
Proactively manage cash balances and monitor upcoming capital requirements for overhead and project capital calls
Direct treasury functions, including interest rate reviews and bank account management (opening/closing)
Review and oversee preparation of the annual overhead budget and compilation of the final HIP budget, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure alignment with goals
Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and best practices to drive efficiency and accuracy
Oversee quarterly and annual overhead allocation processes
Provide leadership and guidance to the Accounts Payable team
Oversee internal consolidation and reporting for the Intercompany Financing Program
Review external quarterly reporting for accuracy and completeness
Approve intercompany elimination entries
Review quarterly accounting information and final schedules of project costs with variance analysis
Participate in ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; CPA required
Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role managing a team
Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective
Ability to successfully navigate a complex infrastructure involving numerous groups and individuals, fostering collaboration and influencing stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leadership
Desire to learn, adapt, and embrace new challenges in a dynamic environment
Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and best practices to drive efficiency
Leadership skills with experience developing and managing high-performing teams
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling)
Ability to manage competing priorities, work under tight deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced setting
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry best practices
Solid background in financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance with GAAP standards
Preferred
Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred; experience in real estate or investment property accounting a plus
Previous experience working with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred)
Company
Hillwood Communities
Hillwood Communities is a perot company that offers residential land developers.
11-50 employees
Funding
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