Controller

Company: ParaWest Management Group LLC
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary

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We are currently seeking a high-talent Controller to join our team. The Controller will report directly to the Managing Partners. The ideal Controller is an expert in leading, planning, and coordinating all accounting functions for ParaWest Management which manages a portfolio of more than forty, third-party and owned apartment properties. The Controller is responsible for leading and overseeing accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes and procedures. This position must demonstrate strong collaboration and leadership capabilities coupled with outstanding organization, attention to detail, problem solving, and time management skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of corporate financial statements for ParaWest Management including, income statements, invoices, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and handling personal accounts of owner/partners.
Preparing and/or overseeing intercompany billings and receivables.

Prepare and/or oversee preparation of full financial statements for multiple properties including Balance Sheet, Summary and Detailed Income Statements, T-12 Income Statements, Cash Flow Statements, Trial Balance, GL, Check Register, Deposit Register, Bank Reconciliation, Bank Statements, RR Reports, Loan Statements, Aged Payables, A/R and PPD Report

Participates in on-boarding and off-boarding properties including accounting setup, opening and ending JE's, and inputting prior balances from any prior accounting records.
Oversight and leadership of the accounting team. Plays a key role in the hiring and training of skilled accounting staff.
Oversee cash flow forecasting for properties.
Interacting with bank representatives on setting up and maintaining all property and ownership accounts (primary banking through JP Morgan/Chase).
Oversee all ACH payments and accounting including monthly and quarterly investor distributions, mortgage payments, utilities and others as required.
Establish and document policies and procedures related to accounting and financial controls.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal reporting requirements, registrations, and tax filings.
Interface with ParaWest's banks and outside accounting partners to optimize relationships and improve business conditions.
Oversight of documentation being forwarded to regulatory authorities.

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or other business-related field.
5 or more years of apartment property accounting experience performing similar tasks as described in Essential Duties & Responsibilities.
Proficiency in Sage property management software with experience in all functions described in Essential Duties & Responsibilities.
Familiarity or proficiency in Real Page's One-Site preferred.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Outlook and Word.
Expertise in all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and non-GAAP reporting.

Special Skills

Proven written and verbal communication abilities; strong overall leadership, communication, planning, problem solving and analysis skills. Delegates work appropriately; proficient using computer applications and technology, specifically Microsoft Office products, Sage, etc.

Team-oriented individual - willing to help others to achieve overall company goals.
Detail oriented - ability to stay organized while engaging in multiple tasks and delivering accurate work product on deadlines.
Positive attitude - helping to create a collaborative and unified environment.
Strong time management skills - self-motivated in completing tasks efficiently.
Strong communication skills - ability to effectively communicate with customers and team-members.
Strict adherence to maintaining confidentiality of information.

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