Global Financial Controller

Since 1985, Situs has been the premier, global provider of end-to-end commercial real estate and loan advisory services and integrated solutions, offering customized services to leading financial institutions, investors, owners, and developers. We offer a wide array of services, including enterprise and process improvement, capital markets and commercial real estate advisory, primary and special servicing, and creative staffing solutions.

In the role of Global Controller, you will be the lead contact in engagement with other functions on items relating to the financial statements of the business. Regular forums include control governance, regulatory policy interpretation and new product approval.

* Lead and Manage all functions related to receivables, payables, G/L, inter-company accounts and bank balances. * Lead month-end close process and consolidation of financial information for reporting purposes. Complete month-end true-ups, accruals, depreciation and amortization; ensure timely and accurate monthly closing by stipulated deadlines * Prepare daily reports, monthly financial reports/statements and maintain full set of accounts, general ledgers and journals according to US GAAP and company accounting policies. * Lead and manage accountants in daily operations, fulfil tasks yourself and delegate tasks as needed and provide training and guidance. * Analyze financial performance, prepare and manage budget and forecast. * Perform Variance analysis and Cash Flow Management. * Prepare comprehensive metrics for the business lines. * Interprets operating results and makes specific recommendations which will result in cost reduction and profit improvement. * Lead and Manage annual audit and coordination and liaison with external auditors. * Lead and Manage annual tax preparation and coordination and liaison with external tax partner. * Participates in the business process. Makes presentations to Senior Management and conducts special projects as required. * Properly manage and train direct reports as necessary and provide input when applicable to annual evaluations * Manage banking relationship and enhance cash management and financial leverage. **Management Responsibilities Will Include** * Management of the Accounting Department and its support staff * Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the accounting department of up to 10 staff * Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures and applicable laws * Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities consistent with the Company’s goals and operating procedures * Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing internal and external complaints and resolving problems

* Bachelor degree in Accounting or related discipline, US CPA * 10+ years of experience in private industry, with 7+ years of financial management * Experience in commercial real estate, banking, financial institutions is highly desirable