Financial Accountant/Controller

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Forward Development Group is seeking a Financial Accountant/Controller to join our dynamic and growing real estate development company.

 

REPORTS TO

Operations Manager/Director of Operations

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RESPONSIBILITIES

The Financial Accountant/Controller of Forward Development Group will be responsible for the company’s operational accounting functions as well as the project/property accounting for a variety of real estate assets and note fund entities.

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Operational Duties Will Include:

• Preparation of financial statements and reports

• Processing payroll

• Develop forecasting models, budgets, and manage the company’s cashflow cycle

• Processing Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and performing monthly bank reconciliations

• Calculating and coordinating distributions to investors/owners

• Monthly review and explanation of financial results with key executives

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Project/property specific duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Compile, analyze and input project data, including: construction/predevelopment costs, operating income and expense projections, and financing assumptions into project budgets and proformas

• Preliminary financial modeling, market analysis and due diligence to determine the economic feasibility of a project

• Debt financing support including: review of loan documents as part of loan closings and ongoing interaction with lenders as well as monthly verification of compliance with loan covenants

• Oversee the maintenance of financials for multiple entities in various stages of development

• Review financial statements from third party managers

• Assist with capitalization of projects and transitions from development to asset management

• Prepare financials for yearly tax returns for all entities

• Other duties as assigned

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EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

 

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably within the Real Estate or a related industry

 

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY

Full-Time Regular, Exempt Position