Real Estate Controller

Overview

This role is a hands-on Real Estate Controller responsible for accounting across a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties in multiple markets. The position leads financial reporting and supports ownership and senior leadership with financial decisions. Responsibilities span AP/AR, general ledger, cash flow, budgeting, and property and construction accounting, with occasional property visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting function for a portfolio of residential and commercial real estate properties
• Oversee AP, AR, general ledger, cash flow, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses
• Manage property and construction accounting, including rent, leases, construction costs, and lender draws
• Oversee bank accounts, payments, cash management, and investor distributions
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax requirements, and lender reporting requirements
• Partner with auditors, tax advisors, lenders, property management, ownership, and senior leadership
• Lead, train, and develop accounting and bookkeeping team members
• Visit properties as needed to understand operations and validate that financial results align with property-level activity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of accounting experience
• 3–4+ years of commercial real estate accounting experience within property management or development
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, real estate taxes, partnerships, joint ventures, and investment accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to manage both strategic and day-to-day accounting responsibilities
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect property operations to financial performance

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $155,000 - $255,000 / Year, DOE
• Medical insurance benefits
• Paid time off and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Annual performance reviews and opportunities for salary growth