Controller- Property Accounting

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***This position is open to candidates based in Dallas, TX or Herndon, VA.

About Worldwide Mission Critical

Worldwide Mission Critical is a global owner’s representation and project management company dedicated to the mission-critical industry, helping companies deliver their data centers on time and under budget. Founded on the principle that the right team of experienced data center professionals will deliver great projects, our ability to provide oversight for all aspects of a project sets us apart.

Summary

Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all property financial information. Oversees Property Accounting staff, Accounts Payable, and Data Systems functions, providing leadership and guidance while reporting directly to the Vice President, Operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Report property financial information to CAO, and others, for incorporation into the Company’s financial reports.
• Able to recognize and grasp accounting issues readily and apply to Company.
• Research new accounting pronouncements for applicability to company (as needed)
• Provide information to and receive information from senior management in Asset Management, Operations, Construction, Information Systems and Corporate Accounting.
• Responsible for conversion of third-party accounting systems information into and from other systems.
• Perform top level review of consolidated property financial information for accuracy/reasonableness.
• Oversee monthly close process for property ledgers to ensure adherence to time schedules
• Oversee all financial reporting aspects for owned -managed portfolios.
• Have regular correspondence with owners of -managed clients.
• Oversee Accounting GL System and ESSBASE SQL software.
• Facilitate annual budget process.
• Oversee preparation of annual audit files.
• Coordinate audits with third party independent auditors during annual audit process for multiple portfolios.
• Recruit, hire, train and mentor staff.
• Oversee work of Property Accounting Staff, Accounts Payable Manager, and Data Systems Analyst.
• Other Special Projects as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting.
• Minimum 7 years accounting experience.
• Minimum 4 years supervisory experience.
• Public accounting and HUD experience desired.
• Real estate/property management accounting experience .
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Excel, working knowledge of Word.
• Strong management skills; including supervision, organization, delegation, time management, etc.
• Special Licenses or Certificates : CPA

Physical Requirements

· Operate personal computer and calculator and bending or stooping when accessing files.

· May require long hours, including weekends.