Evolve Living is a multifamily management company founded in 2024. In start-up mode, Evolve Living is poised for significant growth and is looking for a key player to manage all corporate level and property level accounting. Must have multifamily accounting experience.
Seeking a leader who will coordinate property financial statements for a group of properties. The Controller will work closely with the COO and site level management. The Controller will ensure accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles. As the Controller, you will ensure the accuracy and propriety of all financial data and reports. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Work closely with the applicable personnel, mainly the Community Managers and
COO to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and budgets.
-Complete a successful management of all accounting, financial, cash
management, risk management, and information systems. This includes cash flow
projections as well.
-Maintain escrow analyses.
-Manage accounts payable functions including but not limited to: issue checks, set up
any wire/ACH payments, maintain vendor files and assist with any vendor inquiries.
Manage Positive Pay with a deep understanding of banking functionality.
-Prepare operating and tax expense reconciliations (true-ups) as required per
governing documents (leases, management agreement, etc.).
-Record accrual and cash journal entries.
-Ensure records are being maintained timely, accurately and in compliance with
GAAP or other basis of accounting.
-Perform month-end close procedures including preparation and review of account
reconciliations for more complex accounting areas.
-General ledger review and analysis.
-Assist in annual budgeting preparation process.
-Prepare information for various audits (e.g., external and internal), as needed.
-Prepare and analyze monthly/quarterly financial statements and supporting
schedules working closely with property teams to ensure accuracy.
-Prepare quarterly debt compliance, if applicable, including compliance certificates
and supporting documentation in accordance with loan documents.
-Assist in the setup of new projects with guidance from the COO. This could include
setting up a property in Entrata, opening bank accounts, and assisting with
acquisition accounting schedules/entries (prorations schedules).
-Carry out the proper procedures to ensure internal controls are being met.
-Continuously seek to mitigate risks, control costs, and cash resources at all times to
meet organizational obligations.
-Prepare tax projections and tax preparation workpapers.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements include:
-Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution.
-Six or more years professional multifamily accounting experience encompassing similar duties.
-Experience with Entrata software strongly preferred.
-Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
-Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
-CPA designation (or intention to work toward CPA designation) preferred.
-Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.
-Willingness to "roll up sleeves" to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision in a start-up environment a must.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: DOE
Location: Hybrid flexibility.
Houston based apartment property management company focused on resident experience. We believe the most important stage of management-resident relationship starts at move-in. Superior customer service and maintenance play strongly into this and a willingness to provide the best experience is part of our base philosophy.