Controller - Commercial Real Estate

Embree Group

$95K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA certification required
  • 4-7 years of experience in a related field
  • Experience in commercial real estate accounting
  • Proficiency with accounting ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics GP, Yardi, Sage Intact)
  • Consolidation accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of financial and partnership accounting principles.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily project accounting activities
  • Process Accounts Payable (A/P) including vendor invoices and expense tracking
  • Manage Accounts Receivable (A/R) and customer invoicing
  • Prepare, record journal entries, and maintain financial records
  • Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts
  • Conduct bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Assist with budgeting and financial reporting
  • Prepare quarterly consolidated financial statements
  • Review partnership agreements and loan documents
  • Manage cash and treasury to ensure liquidity
  • Monitor investor reporting and distributions
  • Track investment performance and provide historical reporting
  • Coordinate with external managers, tax preparers, and auditors

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth within a commercial real estate context
  • Chance to work closely with external partners and investors
  • Involvement in diverse financial functions including budgeting and treasury management
  • Flexibility to adapt responsibilities as needed by management
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The role requires a sound understanding of the principles of accounting, tax and finance functions, including financial statement analysis/reporting, real estate accounting, partnership-structured investments, and historical investment performance.

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Manage daily project accounting activities
  • Process Accounts Payable (A/P), including vendor invoices, purchase orders, subcontractor payments, and expense tracking.
  • Manage Accounts Receivable (A/R), including customer invoicing, payment posting, collections, and account reconciliation.
  • Prepare and record journal entries and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Maintain general ledger accounts including monthly reconciliations.
  • Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
  • Maintain accurate job costing and project accounting records.
  • Assist with budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting.
  • Quarterly consolidated financial statement preparation and presentation
  • Review of partnership agreements and loan documents
  • Cash/Treasury management to protect the firm's liquidity
  • Debt management/compliance
  • Investor reporting/distributions
  • Investment performance tracking (realized and unrealized)
  • Historical investment reporting
  • Coordinate with external property managers, external tax preparers, and external auditors
  • Other duties as may be assigned at the discretion of the management


Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent management and supervisory skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.


Education and Experience:
  • Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
  • CPA required
  • Commercial real estate related experience
  • 4-7 years' experience
  • Consolidation accounting experience required
  • Thorough knowledge of financial accounting/partnership accounting, financial reporting and analysis
  • Experience with Accounting ERPs (ex. - Dynamics GP, Yardi, Sage Intact)


Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  • Able to travel as needed.

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