CAAS - Controller​/Yardi Systems Specialist; Real Estate Industry

Position: CAAS - Controller/Yardi Systems Specialist (Real Estate Industry)
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* * exists to
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* Job Description:

*** Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
* Coordinate and directs the financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investment activities for all or part of an organization. Prepare financial information.
* Prepare and/or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
* Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
* Monitor ratio and key performance indicators (KPI).
* Monitor and evaluates the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing actions.
* Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
* Communicate on a regular basis with boards, bankers, investors, constituents, etc.; may include prepping for and/or hosting board presentations.
** Education/

Experience:

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* *** Education******:
*** Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree. CPA certification is preferred but not required.
* *** Experience***: 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience is required (relevant Real Estate industry experience is highly preferred). Public accounting experience preferred but not required.
* Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems. Quick Books experience is preferred.
* Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
* *** Travel***:
This position requires working primarily in-office @ our downtown Minneapolis office location with frequent local travel to/from client sites and may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.
** Skills/Knowledge:
*** An understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (FASB/SFAS) or other comprehensive basis of accounting
* Strong organization skills/goal orientation/self-motivation.
* Ability to handle pressure in a positive professional manner.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Communication that is clear, concise, and considerate of the needs of others.
* Ability to work cooperatively with others and value the different contributions people make.
* Proven success in managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.
** Our Perks...**
* * Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)*
* * Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.*
* * Paid Volunteer Time Off*
* * Mental health coverage*
* * Quarterly Wellness stipend*
* * Fertility benefits*
* * Complete list of benefits
* Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range. These same factors may cause starting pay to be below or above the posted range.

The wage range for this position in
** Minneapolis, MN
** is: $ - $165000 (annual).#LI-TT1

CLA is looking for a
** Controller
* * with
** Real Estate
** industry experience, to join our
** CAAS (
* Client Accounting & Advisory Services*)
** practice based out of our
** Minneapolis, MN
** office location. As a member of CLA’s CAAS practice, you will be an integral part of the CLA client service team…