Arya Group - Los Angeles, CA
posted 4 months ago
A well-established design-build development firm located in Century City/Los Angeles, specializing in unique, high-end modern architectural projects, has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Financial Manager / Controller. The purpose of this role is to help define strategic business actions and play a leading role in continuous improvement regarding financing, investments, and management. This includes responsibilities related to capital structure, risk management, auditing and reporting, business and tax planning, capital expenditures, research and development, working capital management, and budgeting. The Financial Manager / Controller will also be involved in investor relations, ensuring that the financial health of the organization is maintained and improved upon. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of real estate and be highly proficient in financial analysis, with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of real estate development from acquisition through construction, project completions, and the disposal or sale of property. The role requires full knowledge of accounting principles and familiarity with construction accounting software, preferably Timberline. The Financial Manager / Controller will own all structures for accounting in relation to daily work, executive reporting, and tax planning, assisting project management with the financial structure of each project and consistently reviewing each project's bottom line to understand its financial standing. Essential functions of the role include developing performance metrics for development projects, reviewing all fractional investments, and determining strategies to move the organization forward. The Financial Manager / Controller will monitor investments, review and analyze financial statements, develop and maintain financial accounting systems, oversee cash flow, manage the acquisition of capital assets, and establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation. This position requires making clear decisions that are timely and in the best interest of the company, as well as solving problems by assessing situations to identify causes and generating possible solutions.