Senior Controller

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Job Description

Your Role

INCREF is structured as a non-exchange traded real estate investment trust that is registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Controller directly supervises an internal team of professionals and indirectly supervises outsourced third parties for this fund.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Oversee preparation of monthly financial statements and monthly NAV reporting. Work closely with portfolio management, fund operations, and internal legal counsel to ensure new investment and derivative types are accurately accounted for and disclosed on a timely basis.

• Oversee SEC reporting, including preparation of the Company’s periodic Securities Exchange Act filings. Review and prepare footnotes, MD&A and SEC comment letter responses.  Chair the Company’s Disclosure Review Committee.

• Lead implementation of new accounting standards and determining appropriate application of U.S. GAAP to complex hybrid financial instruments and business transactions.

• Coordinate annual external audits and quarterly reviews. Routinely present quarterly results to Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting (“SOX”), including coordination of annual SOX calendar with internal audit, maintenance of SOX documentation, and design and implementation of new controls as needed. Process owner for key controls over financial reporting.

• Provide support as needed for transactions.

• Oversee preparation of 40 Act testing on a quarterly basis.

• Support the preparation of tax projections, tax returns and REIT compliance testing.

• Oversee monthly debt covenant compliance reporting.

• Perform special analysis and tasks as required.

• Maintain an excellent working relationship with the portfolio and investment management teams, legal, compliance, fund operations, and other business disciplines.

• Add value through innovative ideas, processes, and technology to produce optimum operational efficiency and reduced costs.

• Oversee the transition of certain responsibilities to our Hyderabad, India Private Markets Accounting team. Hold direct reports accountable for continuing to identify tasks/train and gain efficiencies from Hyderabad personnel.

• Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures as appropriate.

• Coordinate and lead team meetings.

• Other duties as necessary.

The Experience You Bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting/finance     

• CPA certification is strongly preferred

• Ten+ years of Controllership experience

• SEC reporting experience and strong technical accounting background

• Big 4/public accounting background preferred

• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience with a demonstrated ability to effectively manage a staff of highly qualified accountants 

• Experience with debt securities a plus

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Collaborative and strong people skills

• A demonstrated reputation for excellence and achievement

• Comfortable operating in a demanding environment

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

YesWorkplace Model

At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office. 

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.

Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.