TAWANI Enterprises, Inc.

Controller

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Chicago, IL, USA

In-Office

Expert/Leader

Real Estate • Social Impact • Hospitality

The Role

Manage accounting operations across multiple entities including nonprofits and real estate. Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, budgets, forecasts, audits, reconciliations, cash management, internal controls, invoicing/collections, system administration, and staff development while supporting the CFO on special projects.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Controller provides financial oversight of and direct accounting services for Tawani Enterprises, selected limited liability companies, non-profit organizations, and affiliated partnerships. The services include accounts payable, invoices and accounts receivable, account reconciliations, cash management, preparation of all financial reports, and assistance with special projects as required by the CFO.
ESSENTIAL POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
Certified Public Accountant
10 – 15 years of experience in financial accounting to include experience with general corporate and real estate accounting
Experience in leading and developing teams
Nonprofit experience and multi-entity environment accounting
Some tax return preparation (non-profit and partnership), contract management, and development accounting
Intermediate to expert facility with Microsoft Office, Yardi, QuickBooks or other comparable software required
Familiarity with conversion processes extremely helpful
Extremely detail oriented, strong technology and communication skills, and a proven team player essential

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Coordinate the preparation of the monthly financial statements and flash reports on a timely basis while also seeking to continually refine and improve that reporting.
Perform monthly balance sheet, income statement and cash position variance analysis.
Manage the accounting department staff in a manner that continues to develop staff, provides continuity and backup, and produces a positive and supporting working environment consistent with Tawani as a whole.
Assist in the design, preparation and monitoring of budgets for all entities.
Coordinate forecasts of operations for all entities.
Assist in working with business heads to provide business and financial support.
Ensure that all invoicing and collections, vendor payments and servicing of the department’s clients are handled on a timely and accurate basis.
Design, implement and monitor accounting policies and procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls and review.
Coordinate, prepare for and support annual external audits for all entities on a timely basis.
Furnish the information necessary for the preparation of the annual tax returns for each entity.
Review reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts for all entities on a monthly basis including all bank accounts, fixed assets and depreciation, construction accounts, partner equity accounts, intercompany activity, and all other payables, accruals and assets.
Responsible for the monthly management fee assessments and leased employee charges shared between entities.
Responsible for providing timely financial information as necessary to satisfy legal, insurance, regulatory and other purposes as required.
Responsible for administering any accounting systems employed by the department including assisting in the selection, design and implementation of any new systems.
Responsible for other special projects needed by the CFO and/or the executive team.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision
401K Match
Paid Time Off
Sick Time

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Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
10 - 15 years of experience in financial accounting including corporate and real estate accounting
Experience leading and developing teams
Nonprofit experience and multi-entity environment accounting
Some tax return preparation (non-profit and partnership), contract management, and development accounting
Intermediate to expert facility with Microsoft Office, Yardi, QuickBooks or comparable software
Familiarity with conversion processes
Extremely detail oriented, strong technology and communication skills, proven team player