Controller

TREK Development Group is a Pittsburgh- based real estate development firm specializing in building innovative and sustainable communities. Our mission is to Create Value, Enhance Lives and Strengthen Communities. At TREK, we believe the right cultural fit is just as important as possessing the skills and qualifications for the job.

Our core values: Aesthetics, Alignment, Collaboration, Compassion, Inclusiveness, Quality, Commitment, Empathy, Humility, Integrity and Responsibility are best described in our commitment to TREK’s Hospitality Covenant.

The Hospitality

Covenant describes our core practices that we strive to achieve each day: To treat everyone with the kindness we all want To do our own part to take care of the place where we live and work To take the time to help each other achieve our goals and aspirations We believe that every member of the team is important to the success of the community and together we are committed to providing high-quality, community-focused housing. We are currently seeking an engaged and passionate professional to serve as Controller. Under the direction of the CEO and EVP, the Controller is responsible for the full cycle of accounting operations across all entities ensuring accuracy, compliance and timeliness in financial reporting across all entities in TREK’s portfolio.

This role ensures accurate financial reporting, fully and accurately closing books, creating and implementing processes and procedures, complying with regulatory requirements, and providing strategic financial insights to support business decisions. The Controller will manage a team of property accountants, internal and third party, and work closely with property management and executive leadership.

Essential Functions: Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across multiple entities, currently 76 properties and growing (primarily multi-family residential, mix of self-managed and 3rd party managed)

Oversee all accounting operations for the real estate portfolio, including property-level, development and corporate accounting Create clarity and consistency across the accounting functions Supervise and develop accounting staff, ensuring structure and discipline in the accounting function

Manage 3rd party accounting vendor partnership (Supporting Strategies & Smart Source) holding teams accountable for results Prepare and review financial statements, variance analysis, and reporting packages Identify and drive process improvement opportunities while developing and implementing processes and procedures for best practices and enforcing compliance standards

Design, implement, execute and maintain internal controls and accounting policies, creating scalable processes Build operational discipline within department and processes Manage and administer budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities for properties and corporate entities Coordinate and manage external audits, tax filings, and lender reporting requirements Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable real estate accounting standards Partner with operations teams to analyze property performance

Collaborate cross-departmentally to resolve accounting issues

Support property managers by providing feedback on GL journal entries, removing day to day accounting responsibilities and integrating into accounting process, etc. Provide direction and guidance to property management division on financial operations of properties (Regional Managers and PM leadership to implement guidance)

Assist with special projects, financial analyses, and process improvements across the finance and accounting function

Additional duties as assigned Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred; CPA preferred 5-8+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably with experience in real estate and/or property management;

experience with affordable housing a plus

3+ years of leadership experience

Accounting and financial management software experience required – RealPage preferred

Expert in accounting policies and procedures for a growing business

Experience in designing policies and successfully implementing them with an accounting team

Experience with multi-entity financial reporting and consolidation

Experience in reshaping a department/function Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling

Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills are essential for success in this position, and the ability to multitask and work under multiple tight deadlines Physical Demands & Work Environment: Work is performed in a semi-quiet setting from a corporate office location

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

Walking, stooping, turning, and lifting to 20 lbs The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, employer-paid long-term disability, employer-paid basic life, 401k with employer contribution, and EAP. If this sounds like a fit for your passion, skills and experience, we look forward to hearing from you. Please visit our website to learn more about Trek Development Group http://trekdevelopment.com.

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Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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