Controller (New Hyde Park, NY)
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About the company: Founded in 1983, AKAM provides unparalleled knowledge, industry-leading technology, cost-saving initiatives, and the best customer service in the industry to every condominium, cooperative, homeowners association, and investment property we service. From comprehensive financial oversight to operations management, compliance administration, and violation removal, we maximize operational efficiency and value for our clients.What we offer: AKAM is proud to be Great Place to Work-Certified. Learn more about our company by visiting akam.com. Our benefits include several healthcare, dental and vision options, a retirement program, paid time off plans, 12 paid holidays per year, educational reimbursement, transportation discount purchase programs, service and performance awards in addition to various social and recreational activities.About the job: This pivotal role is an onsite property controller for a premier property in our portfolio that includes residential cooperative buildings with over 1800 units, commercial spaces, restaurants, stores, a golf course and other amenities. Providing daily support to the property management team and board of directors, the Controller will directly oversee two staff members providing management of the accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger reporting functions as well as banking, brokerage and capital projects management, while ensuring timely execution of deliverables.Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversees the daily workflow of the finance department, including accounts payable, accounts receivables and general ledger activities Provides leadership to staff, reviews and approves work product, provides accounting related training to staff and members of property management team to ensure compliance, accuracy and timeliness. Collaborates with Vice President- Financial Reporting to hire and onboard new onsite team members Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations Provide coaching, development and growth opportunitiesGeneral Responsibilities Include: Manages cash including preparation of monthly bank reconciliations, cash forecasting, ensuring proper controls over cash and expenditures Consistently improve processes, provide accurate and timely financial reporting to owners Implementation, documentation, and maintenance of effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting Provide monthly analytical review of financial statements Oversee the annual audit process including preparation of all required schedules, providing all documents reconciling and reviewing the audit report and tax returns prepared by the external auditors. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations Preparation of ad-hoc reporting as requested by Board and on-site management Ensures expenditures are properly coded, supported and timely submitted for processing. Special projects and other duties, as assigned by managementQualifications: Minimum 7 years' finance & accounting experience with 5+ years in an accounting leadership capacity Property, cooperative management experience required Strong organizational, time management and project management skills Proficient with various ERP systems, Yardi experience a plus Exceptional attention to detail while also maintaining a strategic mindset In-depth knowledge of accounting standards and statutory compliance Excellent leadership and collaboration skills Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines Proactive partnering skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization Proven ability to lead and develop teams and build strong relationships Strong excel skills and proficiency with other Microsoft Office products Ability and willingness to understand the details and intricacies of a complex and unique property and country club Yardi experience a plus!Education: Bachelor's in accounting required CPA required Masters preferred