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Robert Half Assistant Property Controller in Chicago, Illinois
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HYBRID ROLE
To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Assistant Property Controller position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.
1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees
2) They have higher bonus structures
3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.
4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)
5) And more...
Job Description:
Manages multiple real estate accounting teams to provide accurate and timely client reporting for assigned portfolios of clients and properties.
Job Responsibilities:
Analyzes and prices scope of service changes and suggests consulting opportunities to manager based on in-depth knowledge of the department's pricing platform. Reviews monthly pricing worksheets and enters allocations into PeopleSoft. May create pricing estimates for new business opportunities.
Participates and/or leads all aspects of internal and external property and client transitions. Works with other internal teams in handling special requirements as defined in the Management Agreement and scope of services in the Financial Services Agreement.
Troubleshoots escalated issues and ensures internal and external customer requests are handled timely, accurately and with a focus on customer service. Creates a positive customer experience by opening and maintaining constructive and reliable lines of communication.
Verifies and ensures accounting team's debt, real estate tax, sales tax and owner distribution payments are made timely and internal databases are updated and maintained accordingly.
May review staff work product, including financial packages, to ensure its complete, accurate and timely release to internal departments and external clients.
May function as a single point of contact for a market and/or Strategic Account Client. May participate in new business proposals.
Assists Senior Management with implementation of strategic department and corporate initiatives.
Partners with their accounting team to ensure they have a working knowledge of team's client Management Agreements and that they are properly maintained per department policy and requirements/terms.
May review budgets and annual year-end recovery calculations to ensure timely completion. Participates in external audits as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.
Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area.
Requirements
Job Requirements:
Degree from a four-year college or university program with an emphasis in accounting, finance or related field required.
A minimum of eight years prior accounting, finance or related experience required to include prior supervisory experience.
Experience with real estate accounting software preferred.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues.
Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style.
Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups.
Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.
Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms, principles and compliance.
Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.
Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment.
To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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