COPT Defense Properties · 20 hours ago
Development Portfolio Controller
Columbia, Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
4+ years expCOPT Defense Properties is a company focused on development projects, and they are seeking a Development Portfolio Controller to ensure the integrity of financial information for select projects. The role involves monitoring cost activity, developing budgets, and providing management with relevant financial data to support decision-making.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Responsible for various monthly processes including labor allocation journal entries/reporting, and third-party percentage of completion revenue accounting/reporting
Assist with monthly activities associated with deprecation reviews and other activities as assigned
Responsible for cost accounting and maintaining complete historical books and records for a group of land and office building development projects thru all phases of development
Review and maintain the job cost ledger
Review activity for data integrity and correct accounting per GAAP
Identify and resolve any discrepancies
Ensure effective Internal controls are in place to identify discrepancies
Monitor performance against expectations and correct financials as necessary
Provide decision support for project managers and serve as primary point of contact
Prepare audit work papers as assigned
Monitor and review PAY invoices to and vendor Contracts/Change orders to ensure timely vendor payment and recording as well as proper coding
Monitor payments against approved spend
Investigate and resolve variances
Manage budgets and estimates in the job cost system
Collaborate with project management, to obtain estimates
Review and analyze costs comparing to estimates or budgets following up on variances
Provide timely monitoring reports to project managers and other Company leaders and follow up on needed JAF’s
Supervise and direct workflow for accounting staff
Be a mentor to enhance skills and provide career growth
Participate in the due diligence process for acquisitions, dispositions or financings which requires an intense effort in a compressed timeframe
Understand and maintain the internal controls and policies of COPT. Communicate any deficiencies in controls to Supervisor
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related discipline required
Four to six years of related accounting experience required
PC proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and ability to learn company specific software
Ability to adapt to new or changing software programs
Strong analytical, technical, interpersonal and communication skills required
Demonstrated ability to comprehend multiple and complex business transactions and documents
Some experience in budgeting, forecasting and proforma preparation and analysis required
Must have strong problem-solving skills and possess solutions-based approach to identified areas of opportunity
Able to work independently
Must be able to meet deadlines, communicate status of matters with stakeholders and multitask
Working knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley
Demonstrated Leadership Ability
Preferred
CPA is preferred. May consider a CPA candidate who will successfully complete the certification in 18 months or less
Prior construction accounting experience preferred
Familiarity with accounting systems such as Voyager preferred
Benefits
Market-leading health benefits including medical, dental, vision and prescription, etc.
Company
COPT Defense Properties
COPT Defense Properties owns, manages, leases, develops, and acquires mission critical properties.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300M2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $300M
1998-04-27IPO
Leadership Team
Stephen Budorick
President and Chief Executive Officer
Anthony Mifsud
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-10-31
2025-10-02
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