Posted date [2012-Jun-05] (ID: 4611)

Description

For over 80 years Grossberg Company LLP, a Washington DC mid-size CPA firm, has been a premier provider of accounting, tax and business consulting services, specializing in services to the real estate industry.  Because of our reputation for unparalleled client service, our clients often call upon us to perform special projects for them. These consulting engagements include accounting system design and implementation, budgeting, business and strategic planning, litigation support and forensic accounting, profitability studies and revenue enhancements, training, and recruitment.

 

A Grossberg Company LLP client based in Bethesda, Maryland is seeking a Controller.  This client is highly regarded as an innovative commercial real estate company.  As an entrepreneurial private real estate company, this client’s mission is to develop high-quality projects that create long-term value for their clients, partners, and the surrounding community. 

 

As the Controller you will report to the Chief Financial Officer and perform all accounting functions, specializing in commercial accounting practice. Some of the day-to-day responsibilities may include:

 

Preparation of monthly and annual financials

Monitor monthly and quarterly variations between actual and budget

Analyze monthly statements of operations

Review and adjust monthly accruals

Preparation of various filings such as personal property and annual reports

Overseeing and implementing internals controls and financial framework

Preparation of year end work papers for our auditors

Maintain all correspondence with IRS and State and Local Taxing Authorities

Management of administrative staff and responsibilities to include: payroll, A/R, A/P

 

 Requirements

MUST have four (4) year degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university

CPA is required

MUST have a minimum of six (6) years’ accounting experience; two (2) years of experience in public accounting preferred

Must possess an advanced understanding of accounting principles

Intermediate to Advanced Excel experience required

Computer literacy required including proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and listening skills

Excellent organizational skills and time management ability essential to meet recurring, and sometimes, concurrent processing deadlines

Strong attention to detail is required