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Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

Main Purpose of the Role

AEW is seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Corporate Controller to join our Corporate Finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Corporate Controller will play a critical role in managing the corporate finance and accounting functions of the firm. This individual will serve as a strategic thought partner to the CFO and drive financial processes, reporting, controls, and operational efficiency across the corporate platform. The Corporate Controller will oversee the day-to-day operations of the corporate accounting team, manage and mentor staff, and partner closely with senior leadership on key financial initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the CFO to lead and evolve the corporate finance and accounting function.
• Drive financial process improvements, system enhancements, and best practices across the finance group.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making and growth initiatives.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for corporate AEW and its non-US subsidiaries.
• Prepare and review internal and external financial reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage the annual financial statement audit process and be primary liaison with external auditors.
• Co-lead the financial planning process encompassing annual budgeting, periodic re-forecasting and variance analysis.
• Key financial liaison with AEW’s parent company finance group.
• Participate in managing applicable treasury administration.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and corporate accounting policies.
• Manage, mentor, and develop members of the corporate accounting team.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture within the Corporate Finance organization.

Skills/Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of corporate accounting/controllership experience in the asset management/financial services industry preferred.
• Strong technical accounting skills with deep understanding of GAAP/IFRS (including accounting for multi-currency entities).
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and mentor accounting teams.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to partner across all levels of the organization.
• Deep experience with accounting/general ledger systems, reporting tools and FP&A technology (familiarity with MS Great Plains, Oracle Planning, Oracle Smartview/Essbase a plus).
• Expertise in Excel required (intermediate/advanced knowledge).
• Maintains strong attention to detail and analytical thinking while maintaining a big-picture view.
• Possesses a “player-coach” work-style.
• Collaborative and approachable leadership style.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented.

AEW Capital Management is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

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