Interim Controller

$120,000 - $140,000/Yr

Creative Financial Staffing - Pompano Beach, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Pompano Beach, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Interim Controller position is a critical role within a well-established firm that operates in three primary sectors: Real Estate Investment Trusts, Investments in Property, and Advisory Management Services. With over $2 billion in assets and $200 million in revenue, this company has a strong reputation built over 40 years of stable leadership and career growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and will be responsible for overseeing various financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to the overall financial strategy of the organization. In this role, the Interim Controller will manage internal controls and audit processes, ensuring that interim and year-end testing procedures are effectively executed. This includes reviewing and updating internal control narratives on a semi-annual basis to reflect current operational procedures. The position also involves overseeing all closing activities related to acquisitions, which includes securing federal tax ID numbers for new entities, establishing new bank accounts, and verifying settlement statements prior to closing. Collaboration with the legal department to confirm ownership structures and compliance with mortgage agreements is also a key responsibility. Financial reporting is another significant aspect of this role, where the Interim Controller will oversee all month-end and quarter-end reporting deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP/IFRS and other regulatory requirements. The preparation of quarterly subsidiary reporting packages will also fall under this responsibility. Additionally, the Interim Controller will be tasked with budgeting and analysis, which includes preparing and reviewing operating budgets and re-forecasts for all subsidiaries, as well as conducting quarterly analyses of corporate books to explain variances. The role also encompasses payroll and benefits management, where the Interim Controller will approve bi-weekly payroll reports, process payroll, and participate in the annual review of the Employee Benefit program. Treasury management responsibilities include reviewing cash requirements, monitoring daily bank balances, and creating relationships with banks and lenders to facilitate capital calls for investment purposes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee interim and year-end testing procedures for internal controls and audits.
• Review and update internal controls narratives on a semi-annual basis.
• Manage all closing activities related to acquisitions, including securing federal tax ID numbers and establishing new bank accounts.
• Review settlement statements and verify all numbers pre-closing.
• Collaborate with the legal department to confirm ownership structures and compliance with mortgage agreements.
• Oversee month-end and quarter-end financial reporting deliverables to ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare quarterly subsidiary reporting packages.
• Prepare and review operating budgets and re-forecasts for all subsidiaries.
• Conduct quarterly analysis of corporate books and explain variances.
• Approve bi-weekly payroll reports and process payroll and monthly benefit wires.
• Participate in the annual review of the Employee Benefit program.
• Review cash requirements and monitor daily bank balances.

Requirements

• CPA is highly preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Stable career history and tenure with previous companies.
• Experience in real estate or hospitality preferred.