Corporate Controller

Gardner Capital, a leading affordable housing and renewable energy developer, investor, and tax credit syndicator, is experiencing significant growth. With primary regional offices in St. Louis, Missouri, and Dallas, Texas, we are expanding our leadership team. We are seeking a high-energy, professional Corporate Controller to creatively oversee and direct our accounting team and help build our corporate infrastructure. This role is perfect for self-starters who excel in an entrepreneurial small business environment and are looking to make a significant impact every day.Essential Functions:Support senior management with financial decisions through detailed data analysis and informed business reports, financial forecasts, and statements.Provide strategic oversight and direction to the finance and accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with legal requirements.Actively lead the finance and accounting team to foster a culture of continuous improvement and open communication to enhance performance and achieve strategic objectives.Supervise financial reporting and budget preparation by the team, working across departments to ensure proper handling of accounting transactions.Prepare financial documents such as business reports, financial forecasts, and statements to understand the financial state of the business.Manage the books of our corporate entities.Maintain the general ledger, oversee quarterly reporting, and manage investment analysis and budgets.Ability to lead and collaborate with teams, adapt to changing demands, and present problem areas with recommended solutions.Responsibilities:Quarterly reportingInvestment analysis and budgetsWorking with lenders and investors on diligence requirementsDesigning ad-hoc portfolio reporting and analysisMonitor a company’s financial reports and determine ways to reduce costs.Offer strategic planning insightsExcellent communication and analytical skillsExceptional organizational, time management, and prioritization skillsProficiency in a variety of accounting and financial analysis functionsHigh ethical standards including maintaining the highest level of discretion and confidentialityHigh degree of accuracy and attention to detailSelf-Starter, able to identify problem areas and present recommended solutionsEffective collaboration skills – can lead a team when askedAbility to easily and quickly adapt to changing project demands and needs; high energyQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with at least seven plus years’ related experienceAdvanced Excel skills requiredExperience with Great Plains 2015 a plusMBA, CPA, or other professional designation preferredProficiency in accounting software and financial analysis functionsKnowledge of SQL a plusProperty portfolio experience highly desiredCompensation:$115,000 – $140,000Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@gardnercapital.comGardner Capital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions on the basis of ability and job-related qualification, without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other classification proscribed under law.

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