Job description

Real Estate Portfolio Controller

Wingate Companies is a growing leader in property management of conventional and affordable housing properties around the country, with over 18,000 units currently under management and strong projected growth in the coming months. Wingate has been named among the Top Places to Work by The Boston Globe for the past 3 years, and we're looking for a strong candidate to join our team. We're currently seeking a Portfolio Controller to become a key member in the management of the Accounting Department.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze monthly financial statements prepared by in-house and outsourced Property Accountants and Senior Accountants in an assigned portfolio, including all supporting schedules and workpapers
• Supervise and manage two to three Property and/or Senior Accountants
• Review property cash analyses, Replacement Reserve draws, various bank and general ledger account reconciliations and financial reporting for lender and third-party recipients
• Review audit workpapers and HUD/Agency filings
• Review audited financial statements for accurate representation and serve as primary contact with auditors
• Serve as a resource, assist with preparation, and review portfolio annual budgets
• Work with the Wingate’s Transition team and assist Accountants in the onboarding or disposition of properties as needed
• Manage the oversight of various portfolio processes as required, e.g. bank transfers, split invoice payments, management fees, database management
• Be an integral member of the Accounting Department’s management team: determine and plan property and project assignments; developing, coordinating, and implementing team goals; long term team planning and improvements

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of full-cycle accounting transactions
• Solid computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel required
• Experience with RealPage, Yardi or similar GL software program preferred
• Proven organization skills with ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Self-starter capable of finding solutions with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to offer guidance and mentoring to direct reports
• Excellent interpersonal skills, creating a collaborative environment and maintaining a cooperative and productive atmosphere within the team
• Ability to work in a growing, dynamic and fast paced environment, with the ability to change priorities as needed
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting preferred
• Minimum of 5 years accounting experience in a residential/commercial real estate setting or related industry, with a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience required
• Experience preparing audited financial statements
• CPA license and public/private accounting background preferred but not required
• Experience with affordable housing programs preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We have rigorous sanitation practices in place, stay vigilant to state/local guidelines as conditions vary, strongly encourage and provide resources for employee vaccinations and expect non-vaccinated individuals to wear face coverings while in the office

Experience:

• accounting: 5 years (Required)
• supervisory: 2 years (Required)
• financial statement preparation: 2 years (Preferred)
• real estate accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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