New

Controller

Vaco
$125,000.00 - $145,000.00 / yr
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Mar 14, 2025
Company & Role Real estate company isseeking an experienced Controller to lead their accounting team and oversee financial operations within a dynamic property management environment. This role is pivotal in maintaining financial accuracy, implementing standardized processes, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, problem-solving capabilities, and a hands-on approach to improving financial operations. This position reports directly to the President, with a dotted-line reporting structure to the CFO and Director of Accounting. The Controller will manage eight direct reports. Key Responsibilities Financial Oversight & Reporting Manage financial reporting processes for multiple P&Ls, including corporate and fractional ownership structures. Oversee cash accounts, bank reconciliations, and ensure financial records are accurate. Ensure compliance with CRA and HUD reporting requirements. Standardize and improve accounting procedures following previous inconsistencies. Leadership & Team Management Lead and mentor a team of eightdirect reports, fostering collaboration and professional development. Guide long-tenured staff through process improvements, balancing change management with respect for institutional knowledge. Work closely with executive leadership to align financial strategies with business goals. Process Improvement & System Implementation Drive the transition from AppFolio to Yardi, ensuring a smooth and efficient implementation. Develop and implement standardized accounting procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency. Partner with cross-functional teams to refine financial operations and reporting structures. Qualifications & Experience Proven experience as a Controller, preferably within a property management or real estate environment. Strong background in financial reporting and multi-entity accounting. Experience managing 5+ direct reports, with a focus on team development and leadership. Hands-on expertise in bank reconciliations, cash management, and P&L oversight. Familiarity with CRA and HUD reporting is highly desirable. Yardi experience is a strong plus; prior experience leading system conversions is beneficial. Entrepreneurial mindset with a process-driven approach to problem-solving. Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.