Controller

Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an accomplished Controller to join our team in support of a property management client for a remote, 4-6-month engagement. In this role, you will lead and enhance critical financial processes, focusing on optimizing month-end close procedures to ensure accuracy, scalability, and operational efficiency. You will drive meaningful improvements across departments and spearhead transformative change.

We are seeking candidates with strong technical accounting expertise, advanced Excel skills, and a proven ability to influence teams and deliver results in a dynamic environment. This position demands a high level of urgency, accountability, and the capacity to advance complex projects on accelerated timelines.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the redesign and enhancement of month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and scalability.
• Develop and implement standardized workpapers and automated validation controls using Excel and Yardi data.
• Establish clear review and sign-off procedures to maintain accountability across teams.
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing accounting standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational practices.
• Identify gaps between documented procedures and actual workflows, prioritizing necessary updates.
• Lead the creation, revision, and rollout of structured SOPs for accounting, property management, and accounts payable.
• Serve as the primary owner of the revamped month-end close process until its full implementation.
• Collaborate with teams to drive process improvements and ensure seamless adoption of new frameworks.
• Provide guidance and expertise in technical accounting matters.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.