Job Description
Job Description
A growing real estate services organization is seeking a Controller to lead its property management accounting function. This role offers broad ownership over financial operations, direct exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to shape processes within a collaborative, people-first environment. This position is ideal for a hands-on finance leader with strong property management accounting experience who values team culture, mentorship, and continuous improvement.
About the Role :
Reporting into a senior finance leader, the Controller is responsible for overseeing the full accounting and financial operations related to a diversified property management portfolio. The role combines team leadership with technical oversight, supporting accurate reporting, budgeting, cash management, and property-level decision-making.
What You’ll Do :
- Lead, mentor, and support a team across property accounting, AP, and AR
- Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, trust accounting, and financial controls
- Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for stakeholders
- Manage cash flow, forecasts, and owner distributions across multiple properties
- Review annual operating budgets and CAM reconciliations
- Partner closely with operational teams to resolve issues and support informed decisions
- Support internal and external audits, including regulatory trust audits
- Lead financial onboarding and offboarding of properties
- Improve accounting processes, workflows, and reporting accuracy as the portfolio scales
What You Bring :
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within property management or real estateStrong working knowledge of CAM reconciliations and lease structuresExperience leading or mentoring accounting teamsHands-on systems experience; exposure to property management platforms is an asset but not requiredCPA designation preferred but not mandatoryStrong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindsetComfortable balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on executionWhy Join :
Collaborative, close-knit team with a strong emphasis on culture and fitVisible role with direct access to senior leadership and mentorshipOpportunity to influence processes and build scalable financial operationsFlexible compensation structure aligned to experience and performance