Controller – Real Estate

Description

This is a full-time, direct placement role at FW Logistics.

Company Description

Founded in 1949, family-owned FW Logistics provides nationwide warehousing services, transportation services, and leased commercial warehousing to both large and middle-market companies.

• Warehouse services: dry, hazmat, and temperature-controlled warehousing.
• Trucking services: delivered through its internally owned fleet for both local and over-the-road transportation.
• Leased commercial warehousing: works with third-party operating companies to meet their real estate space and operating needs.

With 29 locations and over 7 million square feet of warehouse facilities nationwide, FW Logistics is the right size to meet any needs.

Position Summary

The Controller – Real Estate will be responsible for the timely and accurate financial reporting of the real estate companies on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. This position will interact regularly with the Accounting Department, CFO, tenants, lenders, and FW ownership.

The successful candidate will have the flexibility and time management skills to handle changing priorities while managing concurrent projects and deadlines.

• Pay: $125,000 + Benefits
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Location: 325 West Main St., Belleville, IL 62220

Principal Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statement packages for all companies.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing for rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, and CAM fees.
• Manage cash flow through timely receipt of tenant accounts receivable.
• Report quarterly consolidated financial statements to ownership.
• Prepare reporting packages for lenders and escrow servicers.
• Work with an outside CPA firm for quarterly tax estimates and completion of annual tax returns.
• Supervise daily operations of the Accounting Department.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounting team.
• Respond to internal and external client requests in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Plans
• Competitive pay
• Paid weekly via direct deposit
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunities for advancement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience (real estate accounting a plus).
• Experience working in a multi-company environment with varying ownership structures.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience working with multiple, separate companies.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with staff and ownership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Real Page or Yardi a plus.