Controller - Construction and Development   Employer: AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Job Location: Virginia Beach , VA Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Real Estate Developers Job Description: Responsibilities: Essential Job Functions * Manage all aspects of accounting and processing for construction and development accounts payable, including capital expenditures * Manage and maintain documentation and review of internal controls for Sarbanes-Oxley * Coordinate and interact with Internal Audit and external auditors as relates to construction and development activity * Assist in implementation of accounting systems or accounting procedures and policy changes that impact the construction, development, redevelopment or capital expenditure processes * Identify, research, resolve and document complex accounting issues within construction and/or development * Review systems, processes and policies within the construction, development and capital expenditure areas for control improvements, efficiencies and automation opportunities * Perform financial and operational analytics as required * Prepare, review and/or monitor budgets for construction communities and construction and development overhead departments * Maintain construction and development job costing and general ledger system (Timberline), including troubleshooting, administration procedures and report writing This position will be responsible for the management of 5-7 associates in C&D Accounting and C&D Accounts Payable and will report to the VP Finance & Treasurer. Qualifications: Qualified candidates must posses a CPA and a Bachelors Degree in Accounting as well as the following: * 7+ years' experience in the public (Big Four)/private accounting field. * Solid accounting background in US GAAP with an excellent understanding of the monthly closing process * Industry experience in real estate, home building, construction or manufacturing preferred * Impeccable communication skills. * Outstanding computer skills with strong knowledge of MS Office, Crystal Reports, and Accounting Software Packages. Knowledge of Timberline general ledger and job costing system preferred * Excellent understanding of the monthly closing process. * Proven analytical skills. * Proven management, leadership, organizational, and time management skills * Some light travel between Virginia Beach and Northern Virginia (once every two months) AvalonBay offers a competitive compensation and a terrific benefits package. AvalonBay is an equal opportunity employer. Company Description: AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is one of the nations leading Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), in the business of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing high-quality apartment communities in high barrier-to-entry markets of the United States. These markets are located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Pacific Northwest and Northern and Southern California regions of the country. We currently own and operate approximately 50,000 apartment homes in the US and employ approximately 2,000 associates. We are currently searching for a Director of Risk Management to work at our Corporate Headquarters in Alexandria. AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is in the business of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing high-quality apartment communities in the high barrier-to-entry markets of the United States. These markets are located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Pacific Northwest and Northern and Southern California regions of the country. At December 31, 2007, AvalonBay owned or held an interest in 184 apartment communities containing 52,748 apartment homes in ten states and the District of Columbia, of which 21 communities were under construction and 8 communities were under reconstruction. In addition, we held future development rights for 48 communities. AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange and under the ticker symbol "AVB."