Controller Jobs in Clearwater, FL

Corporate Controller

Green Courte Residential Holdings, LLC, located in Clearwater, Florida, is a high growth real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates properties across the United States which include land-lease manufactured home communities, senior living communities, and industrial outdoor storage/managed truck storage facilities.

The Corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, compliance, and financial policies of the organization. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information, manages the accounting team, and supports strategic decision-making through financial analysis and reporting.

What You'll Do

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Manage and oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and the financial close processes.
• Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable GAAP.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for management, investors, lenders, and regulatory agencies.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal control systems.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, lender compliance, and corporate policies.
• Support annual external audits.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Analyze financial performance and provide insights on trends, variances, and business drivers.
• Partner with department leaders to monitor and analyze financial results and improve profitability.

Cash Management & Treasury

• Oversee cash flow management and liquidity planning.
• Monitor banking relationships, debt compliance, and treasury activities.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Establish performance goals and promote continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration across departments to support organizational objectives.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency through automation and best practices.
• Leverage systems to better automate processes.
• Support financial system implementations and upgrades.
• Complete special projects assigned in a timely manner and manage team's projects ensuring completion in timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 8-10+ years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.
• Experience leading and developing a team, preferred 3-5+ years of management experience.
• Proficiency in Excel (must be able to manipulate pivot tables & utilize formulas such as xlookups, sumifs, if statements, etc.).
• Persistent sense of urgency and accuracy, with a keen appreciation for detail.
• Willing to travel 1-2 trips a year for training or to visit communities

Preferred Experience

• Advanced degree and/or CPA is strongly preferred
• Real estate or manufactured housing background a plus
• Multi-entity or private equity backed environment preferred.
• Some experience with databases, power query, SQL, VBA, etc. a plus.

We offer a great opportunity to sharpen your skills, enhance your real estate knowledge, and grow in your profession. We are proud of our company culture and work hard to build a strong connection among our team members. We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plan including:

• Base salary, a merit-based bonus program, annual performance increase and equity participation opportunity
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability insurance, and more
• Matching 401(k) Plan, holidays, and generous paid time off