Property Controller Barlington Group LLC

Miami, FL based Commercial Real Estate Investment and Management Firm, has a solid 15+ year reputation of acquiring, managing and redeveloping commercial retail properties, while generating above average returns for its investors. Portfolio is currently valued at over $100 million and over 500,000 square feet of retail. The portfolio has grown significantly in size in the last few months with firm currently focused on acquiring $300 million of investment grade triple net publicly traded essential tenant properties throughout the United States. Therefore material further growth is projected to continue for the foreseeable future.

Position Overview:

Firm is looking to fill the full-time, permanent position of Property Controller in our Miami, FL headquarters. This position will be a key member of our property accounting team and will work closely with the Property Managers and assistants, while reporting directly to the two Principals that own the business. 

Essential Functions:

The Property Controller is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting for an assigned portfolio of properties and works with the accounting team to ensure financial data is complete, accurate, supported and properly presented in accordance with the applicable basis of accounting. Duties include the following:

• Preparation of the monthly, quarterly and year end closings, including supporting schedules, financial review, variance analysis and the prompt resolution of issues
• Preparation of financial statements in accordance with the GAAP, Tax and Fair Value basis of accounting
• Assistance with reporting to management, investors and lenders
• Work closely with independent CPA Firm(s) for annual year-end audits
• Cash flow monitoring and management
• Preparation of annual property and fund level budgets
• Review and approval of certain property expenses such as real estate taxes, insurance and capital costs
• Billing and collection of the annual CAM/Tax reconciliations
• Sales tax filings (as applicable)
• Oversight of the lease administration, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, to ensure compliance with the Company s policies and procedures
• Ad hoc reporting as needed
• With solid performance, there is opportunity for more responsibility and advancement.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience with accounting for commercial real estate, previous experience as a Controller is a must (3 plus years preferred)
• A 4-Year Degree in Accounting from an accredited university required as well as CPA license
• Solid understanding of Financial Statements and of GAAP, Fair Value and Tax basis of accounting
• Outstanding initiative, a strong work ethic, detailed oriented, proven ability to work as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks with competing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology and work with others in implementation of new assignments
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with Real Estate Industry Software (Yardi, MRI) and Third-Party AP processing Software (AvidXchange) is a major plus

Firm is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.