GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established real estate company in Atlanta is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

Execute month-end close procedures, including comprehensive review of the trial balance, income statement, general ledger, budget variances, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation
Prepare quarterly consolidation reports
Review monthly bank reconciliations and complete monthly cash reporting
Maintain and update the operating cash ledger
Post various journal entries, including interest allocations
Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
Provide financial analysis and reporting to senior leadership
Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures
Analyze development reports and ensure cost projections remain current
Maintain depreciation and amortization schedules
Identify and analyze budget variances across operating properties in collaboration with accounting and property management teams
Supervise and mentor accounting staff

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years of accounting experience in the real estate space

$160,000 - $170,000 a year

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