Controller - High Rise

at  FirstService Residential

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Regional Controller is a key company leader who ensures the accurate, timely and efficient delivery of financial information to FirstService Residential clients in assigned regions. The Company operates under 5 Regions within the CA market, and each Region’s Associates reports into the Controller. FirstService Residential supports hundreds of clients within CA in the area of property, community and Association management, and works closely with the On-Site Property Managers, the Board Members, and the rest of the Accounting, AR and AP Staff to ensure timely, accurate financial statement reporting.
The Regional Controller is the “go to” person for any client financial issues and needs to have an excellent working knowledge of GAAP accounting. The Regional Controller has direct oversight over their regional General Ledger staff; and ultimate accountability for all Client Accounting service and deliverables.
Compensation: $100-120k
FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client’s property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client’s directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

FINANCIAL SKILLS

• Experience with GAAP Accounting. Excellent Financial reporting and analytical skills.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel. Ability to perform multi Excel functions including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables, etc.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS in Accounting
• Public Accounting (Audit) experience or CPA license preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, vendors and our clients
• Valid California Driver’s License and State mandated vehicle insurance, and registration.
• Ability to walk extensive slope and/or flat association areas and visually review landscape, building areas, recreation facilities, parks etc. to ensure proper maintenance.
• Ability to work late into evenings as required for board meeting attendance.
• Due to the nature of the position, it will be necessary for the employee to work the hours necessary to attend Board meetings and to complete time sensitive deadlines.
• This position will require traveling to other offices and to Board meetings.
• Consistent and regular attendance required.

ABOUT US:

FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.
Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development.

DISCLAIMER:

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.
FirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

OTHER DUTIES

• Special Projects as assigned by Director or VP/EVP.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, vendors and our clients
• Valid California Driver’s License and State mandated vehicle insurance, and registration.
• Ability to walk extensive slope and/or flat association areas and visually review landscape, building areas, recreation facilities, parks etc. to ensure proper maintenance.
• Ability to work late into evenings as required for board meeting attendance.
• Due to the nature of the position, it will be necessary for the employee to work the hours necessary to attend Board meetings and to complete time sensitive deadlines.
• This position will require traveling to other offices and to Board meetings.
• Consistent and regular attendance required