VP, Controller

Centersquare

The ideal VP, Controller candidate will support all accounting operational functions, including, financial reporting, technical accounting, systems implementations, internal controls, managing external auditors and collaborating with the Financial Reporting. The position will report to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and will be based out of our corporate office location in Coppell, TX.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate all accounting functions.
• Manage, monitor and review the month end accounting close process to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
• Manage accuracy and timeliness of the month end consolidation process.
• Monitor and review for accuracy the general ledgers, balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements for all entities.
• Review of internal and external financial statements.
• Implement and monitor adequate and effective internal controls.
• Implement and monitor adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Coordinate with auditors for the year-end financial statement review/audits.
• Determine accounting policies and procedures by researching and interpreting accounting guidance as applicable.

• Optimize Department: Work with the CAO to optimize the accounting function by implementing a co-developed strategy over our in-sourced/out-sourced resources and participate in building a world class corporate accounting function.
• Financial Reporting: Support the quarterly and annual consolidated financial reporting function under both GAAP and IFRS. Prepare executive management reporting and analytics and other ad-hoc information reporting.

Accounting: Responsible for maintaining overall compliance with SOX, proper documentation and testing. Coordinate with auditors for proper control testing. Develop and maintain account reconciliation policies and processes. Monitor accounting rules and standard setter pronouncements to ensure proper application.

Management: Collaborate across the business and internal business functions (Finance, FP&A, Legal, etc.). Manage external consultants. Ensure the accounting department successfully meets budgeted objectives, key projects and deliverables and planning responsibilities.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, required.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, MBA or JD a plus.
• CPA Required.
• Minimum of 15 years of diverse accounting experience with extensive corporate experience; multinational experience preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the current FASB interpretations, U.S. GAAP and IFRS rules.
• Extensive experience in revenue recognition and accounting for leases preferred.
• Proficient in Sarbanes Oxley 404 rules and their application to all accounting functions.
• Proven self-starter and empowered decision maker that follows projects through timely completion.
• Must thrive in a collaborative work environment and have significant experience managing major projects.
• Strong people management and development skills with subordinates and superiors.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and the pressures associated with financial reporting and other related deadlines.
• Perform with a high degree of accuracy and proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in effectively working with cross functional teams including Operations, FP&A, Legal, Financial Reporting, Tax and Treasury.
• Experience managing internal and external auditors.
• Hands-on preparation is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel spreadsheets, and internet-based research tools.
• Knowledge of SAP preferred.
• In person/office attendance at meeting required on occasion.
• Travel required – 5-10%.
• Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) preferred