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Lifestyle Communities · 1 day ago

Accounting Controller

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Lifestyle Communities is a dynamic company focused on product innovation and financial stability. The Accounting Controller will lead the accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing cash flow, and providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making.

Real EstateRentalResidential

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Ensures accurate and timely financial, project and corporate monthly reporting for assigned business units, ensuring all internal and external reporting deadlines are met in accordance with GAAP

Provides variance analysis against operating budgets and forecasts and project budgets

Leads staff responsible for the accuracy of journal entries, subsidiary ledgers and balance sheet reconciliations to guarantee the organization has a full and accurate statement of its financial position as it relates to the designated business units

Performs review of daily cash activity including cash reconciliations and prepares forward-looking cash forecasts

Works collaboratively with Corporate Accounting, Tax, and Capital Markets to ensure audit support is provided, tax filings are completed timely, and all debt obligations are met

Responsible for maintaining integrity of accounting/operational software management within the assigned business units

Requires high integrity and discretion when exposed to confidential matters including but not limited to compensation, workman’s compensation, payroll or employee matters

Stays current with industry best practices and accounting software capability developments to drive continuous improvement, streamlining processes and procedures

Establish goals, providing fair and consistent feedback to direct reports regarding performance and career development

Cross trains with accounting team members and assists when needed for absences and development

Foster an environment of integrity, establish relationships, and maintain communication with Leadership Team at multiple levels

Complete other projects as directed and assigned by Executive Team

Qualification

General ledger accountingCash managementFinancial reportingCPA certificationEntrata experienceMicrosoft OfficeLeadership qualitiesProblem solvingTeamworkOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelors degree in accounting or related field and a minimum of three (3) - five (5) years of real estate accounting/finance experience desired with a minimum of three (3) years of management experience

Previous experience developing, and continuously improving, operational systems to enhance team efficiency, quality and performance required

Work requires the ability to become proficient with internal accounting software

Understand financial and non-financial performance drivers

Uncompromising integrity and ethics; must be highly trustworthy

Strong leadership qualities and previous experience managing a team of people with the ability to motivate, develop and coach team members

Strong knowledge and experience in general ledger accounting including cash reconciliations

Proficient problem solver with results driven mindset

Teamwork approach - ability to work effectively with other Lifestyle companies (especially Development, Construction, Home and Hospitality business units)

Intermediate skills in Microsoft office and Excel necessary

Candidates should be highly organized, self-directed, and self-motivated

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment