The Controller will oversee all accounting operations, including financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, property accounting, and internal controls. This role will partner closely with executive leadership, ownership, and property management teams to support the company's growth strategy, while building and mentoring a growing accounting team. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a dynamic environment where processes are still being scaled and refined.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across a growing portfolio of properties and entities
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP
Manage property-level and corporate-level accounting, including CAM reconciliations, fixed assets, debt and loan accounting, and intercompany transactions
Build, scale, and mentor the accounting team as the organization grows, including hiring and training additional accounting staff
Design, implement, and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies to support a scalable, growing organization
Partner with executive leadership and ownership on financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making
Oversee cash management, treasury functions, and banking relationships
Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and lenders, coordinating audit and tax preparation processes
Support due diligence and accounting integration for new property acquisitions and dispositions
Evaluate and implement accounting systems and process improvements to support company growth, including potential ERP or property management software transitions
Ensure compliance with debt covenants, lender reporting requirements, and investor reporting obligations
Research and apply technical accounting guidance (ASC) as it relates to real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leases, and joint ventures
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred
6 -12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior leadership or management experience
Real estate industry experience required, including property accounting and multi-entity consolidations
Public accounting background (Big 4 or national/regional firm) a plus
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, real estate-specific accounting issues, and internal controls
Experience with property management/accounting software (Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or similar) required
Proven ability to build and scale accounting processes and teams in a high-growth environment
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Comfortable operating with a degree of ambiguity and adapting processes as the company evolves
Preferred Attributes
Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, or portfolio growth in a real estate environment
Experience working directly with ownership, investors, or private equity sponsors
Track record of building or scaling an accounting department during a period of rapid growth
Experience with joint venture accounting and investor reporting