Controller

Creative Financial Staffing

Madison, WI

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$140,000–$164,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Business Plan, Cash Management, Construction, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Head of Finance, Leadership, Management Accounting, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Process Improvement, Property Management, Public Housing, Reconciliation, Rural Development, Succession Planning

LOCATION

Madison, WI

POSTED

5 days ago

Controller
Salary: $140,000-$164,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Our client is a well-established, family-owned property management and construction organization with 150+ properties across its portfolio
• This is a key leadership role created due to the upcoming retirement of a long-tenured Controller, offering strong visibility and impact from day one
• Strong emphasis on culture, collaboration, and long-term succession planning as the business continues to evolve under the next generation of leadership
• Opportunity to directly influence accounting modernization, process improvements, and operational efficiency across a multi-entity structure
• High visibility role partnering closely with the CFO on budgeting, reporting, and strategic financial initiatives
• Leadership team is open to change and actively looking for someone to challenge existing processes and improve speed and efficiency
• Stable, on-site environment with flexibility as needed and strong internal support structure

Key Responsibilities for the Controller:
• Oversee accounting and finance operations across 150+ properties including HUD, Rural Development, and public housing programs
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness across multiple entities
• Partner with CFO on annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Drive process improvements across accounting and reporting functions, improving efficiency and modernizing legacy processes
• Support cash management, reconciliations, and internal control monitoring
• Lead and coordinate accounting staff, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and accountability across the function

Qualifications for the Controller:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least some leadership responsibility preferred
• Strong experience in property management accounting, ideally including Rural Development, HUD, or public housing
• Experience managing month-end close, financial reporting, and multi-entity accounting environments

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