Description
Position Type: Full-Time Professional
We are seeking an experienced Senior Controller to join our dynamic team at Consolidated Investment Group LLC, a leading-edge private investment company that actively invests in real estate, capital markets, private equity, and philanthropy. As a Senior Controller, you will join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in managing and directing our Accounting, Legal, IT, Risk Management, and Aviation divisions. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a talented team and contribute to strategic business advisory services.
Responsibilities:
As a Senior Controller, you will be responsible for:
- Managing and directing Accounting, Legal, IT, Risk Management, and Aviation divisions.
- Providing accurate and timely financial data for budgetary and financial decisions, tax planning, and return preparation.
- Overseeing risk management and insurance programs, ensuring timely renewals, claims management, and compliance with contracts.
- Leading personal and estate tax planning strategies.
- Providing strategic direction and supporting key initiatives across all divisions.
- Establishing and monitoring effective controls, processes, and procedures.
- Directly supervising accounting staff and ensuring adherence to accounting and internal control policies.
- Managing relationships with external partners such as banking, insurance, and accounting.
- Overseeing the preparation of financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and budget variance reports.
- Monitoring debt levels and compliance with covenants.
- Collaborating with the legal department to review and approve contracts.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting; Master's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- CPA required.
- 15+ years of experience in finance and/or accounting, with at least 7 years in a management role.
- Strong knowledge of tax reporting regulations, personal and partnership tax required.
- Experience in Real Estate (multi-family) and Real estate tax strongly preferred.
- Experience in overseeing general ledger for multiple entities and managing transactional processing cycles such as accounts payable and payroll.
- General knowledge with investment accounting, Equities, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity Investments.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Experience with online banking platforms, wire transfers, and reporting