Controller

This position provides leadership and strategic direction for Raymour & Flanigan’s Real Estate accounting organization. The role is responsible for the accurate financial reporting of over 140 real estate entities, maintaining a strong internal control environment, developing and coaching staff, and driving continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate is an accomplished leader with deep expertise in accounting, tax, and real estate finance, strong project management capabilities, a passion for change leadership, and a proven record of building cross-functional relationships. This role reports directly to the CFO.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accurate recording and reporting of all financial transactions across all real estate companies and associated entities, ensuring integrity and completeness of the general ledger.
• Analyze monthly financial statements and related financial data, identifying trends, variances, and areas of risk or opportunity, and communicating findings to leadership.
• Maintain and continuously strengthen a robust internal control environment across all accounting functions, partnering with business leaders to identify control gaps and drive timely remediation.
• Provide hands-on oversight, mentorship, and professional development for the accounting team, including accountants and the accounting manager, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Lead the preparation, review, and delivery of consolidated financial statements across all real estate entities and applicable reporting requirements.
• Manage cash flow planning, annual budgeting, and financial forecasts across the real estate portfolio, providing timely and actionable variance analysis.
• Identify and implement process optimization and automation initiatives to improve the efficiency, scalability, and accuracy of accounting operations.
• Manage all external financial audits and coordinate tax compliance and preparation across all real estate entities, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and tax advisors.
• Continuously evaluate accounting workflows and procedures, implementing improvements that eliminate redundancy and enhance reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Administer and optimize the MRI partnership accounting system, ensuring data integrity, proper configuration, and alignment with evolving business needs.
• Coordinate and oversee cost segregation studies, ensuring appropriate tax classification of real property assets and maximizing allowable tax benefits.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with banking and financial institution partners, supporting treasury activities.
• Partner with the CFO to assess, prioritize, and govern finance and accounting initiatives, ensuring clear accountability, defined timelines, and measurable outcomes for all projects pursued.
• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across all entities, ensuring timely and accurate completion in accordance with the established close calendar.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting required

Required skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, tax, and finance leadership, with a demonstrated track record of driving process improvements and managing complex accounting organizations.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and systems of internal accounting controls.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all work product.
• Strong intercompany accounting skills, including reconciliations across a multi-entity structure.
• Strong project management capabilities with demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical, creative solutions in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing accounting operations across a large portfolio of entities simultaneously while effectively navigating internal team dynamics and competing priorities.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with a proven ability to champion change, align cross-functional stakeholders, and drive initiatives to successful completion.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously with agility and composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Exercise sound independent judgment and demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills, consistently meeting deadlines and reporting schedules.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a fast-paced team across all levels, achieve results, challenge established practices and draw relevant conclusions
• Strong analytical acumen with the ability to interpret complex financial data, reports, and documents to support business decisions and highlight risks.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, professional integrity, and ethical conduct.

Raymour & Flanigan supports an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

We are strongly committed to inclusivity and a diverse workforce. We are committed to a discrimination-free workplace where associates are treated with respect and dignity. To achieve this, we do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Raymour & Flanigan proudly supports a drug and smoke free work environment.

Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.