Corporate Controller

The Corporate Controller at LURIN will oversee the company’s financial strategy while leading an accounting team. Key responsibilities include guiding financial roadmaps, managing month and year-end processes, executing external audits, and transforming financial data into strategic recommendations that shape the direction of the company.

To qualify for the Corporate Controller role at LURIN, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a Master’s degree or CPA preferred. They should also have over 10 years of accounting expertise, with a minimum of five years in leadership roles, ideally within the real estate or construction industries.

Essential skills for success as a Corporate Controller at LURIN include advanced proficiency with accounting software and Excel, strong leadership and team development capabilities, exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration with executives, and a strategic mindset for transforming complex financial challenges into actionable business solutions.

The Corporate Controller will play a crucial role in community transformation by ensuring effective financial management that directly enables investments in revitalizing distressed properties. Their financial expertise will help LURIN create quality living experiences for workforce families and facilitate meaningful changes in underserved communities.

Corporate Controllers at LURIN enjoy competitive compensation that reflects their value, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, and generous paid time off, all within a collaborative and impact-driven company culture.

In answering this question, focus on specific examples where you've fostered a successful finance team environment. Detail how you have mentored team members, improved processes, and achieved financial goals. Highlight your leadership style and any tools you used to enhance teamwork and communication.

You should explain your approach to maintaining accuracy and transparency in financial reporting. Discuss your experience with leading audits, collaborating with auditors, and ensuring compliance. Mention tools and best practices that help streamline this process.

Describe your methodology for creating efficient budgets and performing financial analysis. Explain how you involve key stakeholders in the budgeting process and use data analysis to inform strategic decisions and drive business growth.

Share a specific instance where your analysis identified a business opportunity. Illustrate how the financial data guided strategic decisions that led to a successful outcome, emphasizing your analytical skills and business acumen.

Talk about the accounting software you are skilled in, ideally mentioning Yardi if applicable. Discuss how technological proficiency has facilitated accurate financial reporting, streamlined processes, and improved team collaboration in your past roles.

Discuss your strategies for ensuring clear and concise communication with executives, perhaps touching on regular updates, reports, and meetings. Use examples showing how you effectively aligned the financial strategy with company goals through strong communication.

Reflect on a significant challenge you encountered in a past role. Explain the steps you took to address the issue, focusing on your problem-solving skills and the outcome. This demonstrates your resilience and ability to navigate complex situations.

Detail your experience with compliance and the systems you’ve implemented to ensure adherence to financial regulations. Mention any training programs you’ve led or tools you’ve employed to keep your team informed about changes in laws and compliance requirements.

Share your methods for prioritizing tasks efficiently, emphasizing project management skills. Illustrate how you ensure alignment with organizational goals while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Articulate your vision by discussing key areas you aim to address in your initial months. This could include team evaluation, financial process reviews, or strategic planning. Showcase your proactive nature and commitment to driving LURIN's financial success.