Controller

Description

• Build, mentor, and structure high-performing corporate/property/fund accounting teams.
• Improve systems (e.g., Intacct/Yardi), integrations, automation, and data integrity.
• Maintain chart of accounts architecture enabling entity and consolidated reporting.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary versus budget/forecast.
• Produce investor/lender reporting packages and handle financial inquiries.
• Oversee tax compliance and coordinate filings with external advisors.
• Analyze revenue, costs, overhead, and margins; deliver insights to improve profitability.
• Manage treasury: banking relationships, cash forecasting, intercompany funding.
• Own monthly/quarterly/annual close; drive timely, accurate consolidations and eliminations.
• Monitor company and project-level cash flow and liquidity needs.
• Model scenarios for new initiatives, developments, and capital allocation.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO, translating analyses into actionable decisions.
• Coordinate external audits, reviews, and third-party administrator/lender requests.
• Design and enforce internal controls, approval hierarchies, and segregation of duties.
• Prepare consolidated financials for all entities and affiliated ventures.
• Partner with leadership on annual budgets, forecasts, and multi-year plans.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and integrity of all financial data and statements.
• Oversee fund accounting: capital calls, distributions, allocations, promote/waterfalls.
• Lead corporate and fund accounting across multi-entity real estate structures.
• Ensure debt covenant compliance and accurate financing reporting.

Requirements

• Experience with BI and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) preferred.
• Strong understanding of fund waterfalls, investor reporting, and promote structures.
• Knowledge of real estate tax accounting, cost segregation, and partnership structures.
• Proven success in improving accounting processes, efficiency, and data transparency.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, preferably within real estate development, investment management, or fund administration.
• Experience leading ERP implementations or system upgrades.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights effectively to senior leadership.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Strong understanding of institutional investor and lender requirements, including audit, compliance, and financial covenant reporting.
• Advanced understanding of GAAP, consolidation accounting, and fund-level financial reporting.
• On-Site Requirement: This position requires physical presence at our corporate office during office hours.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting is required.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Intacct, or Yardi) and Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills required.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with multiple company departments.

Benefits

• Paid vacation starting at three weeks and increasing with tenure.
• 401k contribution opportunity with an annual company match.
• Paid sick leave accrual equivalent to 1.33 hours for every 30 hours worked (~11 days per year).
• $160,000 to $180,000 / Year
• Schedule – Monday – Friday 7am to 4pm - Flexibility to work additional hours may be required to meet company/project needs.
• Compensation Package–
• 14 paid holidays, including 2 personal holidays of your choice.
• Competitive starting wages (listed above).
• Comprehensive training programs and development opportunities.
• A fun culture with team building activities and events.
• A positive work environment where employee’s contributions are valued.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employer pays 85% of employee’s premium.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance