Korn Ferry · 4 hours ago
Controller
Skokie, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expKorn Ferry has partnered with their client in search of a Controller. The Controller will be responsible for overseeing all accounting functions and financial analysis while working closely with senior leadership in a fast-paced environment.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Build out process and systems to provide best-in-class real estate and accounting reporting
Plan, direct and coordinate all accounting functions. Evaluate accounting and internal control systems
Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementation of new processes, policies, and procedures
Manage all aspects of the general ledger chart of accounts for multiple entities
Oversee and supervise the Accounts Payable processes, ensuring all deadlines are met
Oversee bank reconciliations of operating, collection, security, and escrow accounts
Manage and oversee cash position of all entities
Oversee development and construction draws/requests, including segregation of soft and hard costs for each construction draw
Oversee and review all invoices, lien waivers, and AIA documentation to match the draw requests and tracking schedules draws on a monthly basis
Gather documents for year-end Corporate tax returns
Coordinate activities of external tax accountants and auditors
Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements
Oversee employee authorization on Company’s vendor credit account
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations
Reconcile general ledger, relative to budget and completion costs to date
Support and manage treasury functions including investor distributions
Manage the Accounting Department staff
Hire, train, supervise, and retain a superior Accounting staff
Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
4-year Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
10+ years of experience showing increasing responsibility in Real Estate and Construction Accounting
CPA
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
Superior management skills
Highly organized with developed and practiced attention to detail
Company
Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance.
10001+ employees
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