5-7 years of accounting experience in real estate or related fields
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
Proven leadership skills with experience managing accounting teams
Expertise in property management, construction, and development accounting
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Ability to drive process improvements and implement new systems
Strong communication skills for collaboration with executive leadership
Responsibilities
Lead and develop accounting functions across various real estate sectors
Oversee financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
Manage property accounting operations and maintain general ledger integrity
Direct construction and development accounting, including job cost reporting
Coordinate year-end financial reporting and external audits
Partner with CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning
Drive continuous improvement in accounting systems and internal controls
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Group Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Volunteer time
Full Job Description
The Controller is responsible for leading all accounting operations across a diversified real estate platform including property management, development, construction, acquisitions, and investment entities. This role provides strategic financial oversight, ensures accurate and timely reporting, and maintains strong internal controls while directly managing a team of approximately seven accounting professionals.
Lead and develop the corporate, property, construction, and payroll accounting functions while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
Manage property accounting operations, including financial statement reviews, general ledger integrity, accounts payable oversight, and operational financial reporting.
Direct construction and development accounting, including job cost reporting, capital expenditures, construction-in-progress (CIP), and fixed asset capitalization.
Coordinate year-end financial reporting, external audits, regulatory compliance, and required owner and tax-related reporting.
Partner with the CFO to support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial planning, and strategic analysis.
Drive continuous improvement through enhanced accounting systems, internal controls, automation, policies, and executive reporting.
Oversee the biweekly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, payroll tax reporting, and coordination with Human Resources.
Provide financial analysis and reporting to executive leadership while supporting acquisitions, development initiatives, asset management, and other strategic projects.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned in support of organizational objectives.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Partner with executive leadership to align financial operations with organizational goals.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, exceptional service, and continuous improvement within the accounting department.
