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Controller

CFS
  • Springfield, MA
    1 day ago
    CFS

    Job Description

    Controller – Real Estate


    Take the lead on the financial operations of a growing real estate organization while enjoying a truly supportive and balanced work environment.


    We are seeking an accomplished Controller to join a well-established and successful real estate organization. This is a highly visible position offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and ownership while overseeing the company's accounting and financial functions.


    The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively in a collaborative environment. Just as importantly, this company offers a culture where people are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.


    Why This Is a Great Opportunity



    • Hybrid flexibility – just 2 days onsite per week!

    • Join a successful and well-established real estate organization with a strong reputation.

    • Excellent work/life balance with a typical 40–45 hour workweek. Some additional hours may be needed around ownership/leadership meetings.

    • High-visibility leadership role with regular interaction with senior management and ownership.

    • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the company's financial strategy and operations.

    • Strong potential for career advancement, including the possibility of eventually moving into a VP-level leadership position.

    • Join a team of smart, driven, and passionate professionals who genuinely enjoy working together.

    • Work for a supportive and approachable manager who is invested in your development and will provide hands-on training.

    • Excellent benefits package, including paid parking and your own office.

    • Convenient location with great restaurants and amenities nearby.

    • A professional yet easy-going, collegial culture with very little corporate bureaucracy.


    Responsibilities



    • Direct and oversee the company's accounting and financial reporting functions.

    • Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

    • Prepare and review accurate financial statements and management reports.

    • Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and reconciliations.

    • Oversee accounting related to real estate investments, properties, and operating entities.

    • Lead the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors and other outside professionals.

    • Develop and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.

    • Provide financial analysis and insight to senior leadership and ownership to support business decisions.

    • Prepare financial reports and presentations for ownership and leadership.

    • Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies.

    • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements.

    • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting.

    • Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to accounting staff.

    • Participate in acquisitions, development projects, financing activities, and other strategic initiatives as needed.


    Qualifications



    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

    • 7+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.

    • Prior Controller or senior-level accounting experience preferred.

    • Real estate accounting experience is highly desirable.

    • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.

    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

    • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with executives and ownership.

    • Ability to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with strategic financial oversight.

    • CPA designation or CPA-track experience is a plus.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSpringfield, MA
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

    About Company

    Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

    CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

    Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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