Senior Controller - Property Accounting

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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 the strategic leadership and oversight of all property-level financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance functions across the portfolio. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all property financial information and reports directly to the Vice President of Business Operations. The Senior Controller provides guidance to the Property Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Data Systems teams, while serving as a key financial partner to senior management in Operations, Asset Management, Construction, and Corporate Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of property accounting operations, including general ledger management, monthly and annual closings, consolidations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and GAAP compliance in property-level and consolidated financial statements.
• Provide strategic financial insight to senior leadership to support decision-making across development, operations, and asset management functions.
• Review and interpret complex accounting issues and new accounting pronouncements, recommending implementation strategies as appropriate.
• Oversee the integration, conversion, and optimization of property-level and third-party accounting systems, ensuring seamless data integrity across platforms.
• Direct the annual budgeting and forecasting process for all properties, ensuring alignment with company goals and portfolio performance metrics.
• Manage and coordinate annual external audits, serving as the primary liaison with independent auditors for multiple portfolios.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Foster strong relationships with -managed clients, providing clear, timely, and accurate financial information and analysis.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals—including Property Accountants, Accounts Payable, and Data Systems staff—promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with IT and Finance leadership to advance automation, reporting tools, and system enhancements that improve efficiency and financial transparency.
• Oversee special projects and process improvement initiatives, including technology implementations and organizational restructuring efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA strongly (or equivalent combination of experience and advanced credentials).
• 12-15 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 7 years in a leadership or controllership role within real estate, property management, or related industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in property and portfolio accounting, financial reporting, and audit coordination.
• Strong technical proficiency in GAAP, consolidation, and property accounting systems (Yardi, MRI, JD Edwards, or similar).
• Proven ability to manage complex accounting operations, multiple portfolios, and diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across executive and operational teams.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and working knowledge of Word and database reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Essbase).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Operate personal computer and calculator and bending or stooping when accessing files.
• May require long hours, including weekends.