Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Corporate - Jacksonville, FL 32202
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Job Shift: Day

Vesta Property Services has been in the industry for more than 25 years and holds over 800 community management contracts while serving the amenity needs of Florida's most prestigious communities! We are proud to employ over 1,000 associates and have been rated as one of Florida’s Top Workplaces.

Our Vesta associates are our most valuable resource. We hire people we trust and give them autonomy to do their best work. We also support professional development with training, coaching and regular feedback. We have a highly collaborative culture supported by our EAGLE PRIDE values!

Vesta Property Services is looking to hire a Corporate Controller to join our rapidly growing organization. This is a great career opportunity for an experienced financial professional. This role will be responsible for creating financial statements, managing the month-end close process, budget and forecasting activities, and all areas relating to financial reporting.

• Assist the CAO with preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (cash flow, income, taxes, earnings, inventory and investments)
• Provide support and supervise month-end close process and general accounting functions (AP/AR, bank reconciliation, payroll, expenses)
• Prepare, post and review general ledger journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Participate in the creation and implementation of internal controls and monitoring of accounting processes
• Prepare, evaluate and present budget reports
• Assist business areas with G/L or other accounting-related questions or requests
• Assist with annual tax and 1099 processes including account, filing preparation and payment of related bills
• Assist with management of semi-monthly payroll
• Calculate and process commissions
• Develop and maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting policies, financial systems, transaction processes and internal controls.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement
• Demonstrate experience and proficiency in applying accounting principles and concepts
• Other tasks as assigned by CAO

• 5+ years in Accounting experience, preferably in an Assistant Controller or Controller role.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (MBA Preferred)
• CPA certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards
• Strong analytical skills and technical experience with financial systems
• Experience with the preparation of financial reports
• Experience with budget preparation
• Full-cycle accounting experience
• Payroll experience is a plus
• Strong experience in supervising accounting staff
• Proven ability to meet daily and monthly timelines and deliverables
• Experience with data management and facilitating internal and external audits
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven and effective time management skills, organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Customer service driven and attention to detail is a must
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Net Suite and Paycom experience preferred
• Occasional travel may be required

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is a largely sedentary role. Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

At Vesta Property Services, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and are dedicated to providing you with unique benefits that meet your needs and the needs of your family, including your pets. We offer benefits such as medical, dental and vision, life and disability, 401K retirement plans, and additional benefits such as Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account and Pet Discount Plan.

In addition, we provide support by offering free counseling sessions, legal advice sessions, professional development and an outstanding referral program‑to both our Full‑time and Part‑time staff associates!

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified…