Job Description

job summary:
Tatum by Randstad Professional Search has an amazing opportunity for an experienced and talented Controller available with a leading wholesale data center development and construction company located in Atlanta.

The Controller is responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting as well as the day-to-day accounting functions for the facilities management and asset management divisions of the company. In addition, the Controller is responsible for the compliance activities around financial audits, business licensing, insurance, loans and tax.

location: Atlanta, Georgia
job type: Permanent
salary: $150,000 - 170,000 per year
work hours: 8 to 5
education: Bachelor\'s degree
experience: 7 Years

responsibilities:

• Management:
• Supervise an experienced team of professionals performing various accounting functions such as accounts payable, month-end close, customer billing and financial reporting
• Develop, document, and implement new accounting processes and policies, as applicable
• Maintain and keep up to date on relevant accounting guidance and developments
• Work closely with Account Directors, Critical Facilities Managers and Business Operations teams to ensure accounts payable, billing and reporting processes for Facilities Management are aligned
• Work closely with accounting team and various departments in onboarding new data centers, tenants and customers
• Oversee the accounts payable and vendor management functions.
• Perform Yardi Voyager administration functions
• Financial Reporting :
• Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports are completed efficiently and accurately in accordance with agreed upon schedules. This will involve coordination with the VP of Finance and CFO for investor reporting
• Financial reporting requirements include, but are not limited to:
• Year to Date Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flows (Monthly, Quarterly, Annually)
• YTD Budget to Actual Reports and Variance Analysis (Monthly)
• Books and Records :
• Review customer billings and cost reconciliations monthly to ensure billings are in accordance with signed agreements
• Ensure the accurate and timely closing of the monthly financials in accordance with the monthly accounting schedule
• Ensure financial statements are issued accurately in accordance with GAAP and agreed schedules
• Review and post entries and reconciliations prepared by the accounting team on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of resolution
• Maximize the use of system-generated reports, thus also ensuring that the usage of excel is kept to a minimum
• Ensure compliance with all lender reporting requirements in a timely fashion
• Update straight line rent (SLR) schedules for managed properties
• Update and prepare memos on accounting treatment positions as needed (e.g. Tenant Improvements, Straight Line Rent, Tenant Incentives, Capitalization Policies etc.)
• Maintain up to date knowledge on all accounting guidance and developments that are relevant to company
• Review lease administration and tenant billing prepared by accounting personnel
• Review CAM reconciliation and power billings prepared in accordance with the executed lease agreements.
• Budgeting :
• Assist in the development of annual budgets for managed properties
• Review draft annual budgets to ensure compliance with reporting structures, lease obligations and reporting requirements
• Partner with the Finance Manager in reviewing budget to actual variances on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Treasury Management:
• Initiate wire transfers as necessary to manage cash payment obligations as needed
• Review weekly check runs to ensure payments are properly approved within limits of authority
• Manage intercompany cash balances
• Compliance :
• Complete various local, state and federal tax filings and payments, such as sales and use tax and personal property return filings. Work with outside consultants to accomplish as needed
• Assist with coordinating the effective and efficient delivery of all company audits. Manage relationships with audit managers to ensure seamless delivery and good working relationships with all audit teams
• Efficiently manage all business license applications, renewals and reporting requirements in a timely fashion
• Through ensuring a detail understanding of loan compliance obligations, effectively manage all loan compliance obligations in a timely fashion
• Manage all REIT compliance and provide necessary fixed asset schedules and back up to REIT auditors

qualifications:
Education and Experience

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field, required
• CPA accreditation and ongoing active membership, required
• At least 7 years of post-graduation accounting related work experience with ongoing increases in responsibility, required
• At least 5 years of real estate accounting experience, required
• At least 2 years of post CPA commercial experience, required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, required
• A strong working knowledge of US GAAP, required
• A strong working knowledge of private company accounting, required
• Excellent excel and analysis skills, required
• Experience in supervising a team of accounting professionals, required
• Handle confidential information in a sensitive and professional manner, required
• Experience with the Yardi accounting system, preferred
• Experience dealing with licensing, insurance and tax requirements of private companies, preferred

skills: Excel, General Ledger, Variance Analysis, CPA, Cash Management, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Month-End Close, Year End Close, Cash Forecasting, Excel Pivot Tables, A/P Supv/Mgmt Responsibility, Audit - Internal, Cash Forecasting/Cash Flow, Audit - External, Budgeting Forecasting & Management Reporting, $50-100 million

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate\'s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

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