Global Real Estate Financial Controller - Associate
On-siteOhio, United States
Job Summary
Conduct monthly general ledger close processes, reporting, and analysis, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations for capital project expenditures in accordance with GAAP and Firm policies. Investigate and resolve material variances between the general ledger and upstream systems while ensuring accurate treatment of fixed assets and adherence to GLRS standards. Provide timely financial information to management and support internal and external audit activities. Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as assigned by the manager. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and minimum four years of related experience in financial reporting and month-end close. Proficiency in financial software and tools, including Excel, is required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
- Minimum 4 years of related experience
- General ledger, financial reporting and month-end close experience
- Comfortable liaising with business and finance partners
- Ability to multi-task, work collaboratively and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Able to understand business drivers, requirements and influence middle and front office partners to deliver solutions to business issues
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in financial software and tools, including Excel
- Adaptability to increased work schedule demands on occasion/during accounting close to meet deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with SAP
- Apply knowledge of fixed asset accounting and capitalization policies under GAAP
- Navigate global or matrixed organizational structures effectively
- Leverage strong problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies
- Adapt quickly to new systems, tools, and processes in a corporate environment
- Execute work with a controls mindset, supporting audit-readiness and compliance standards
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