Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Location : In Person

Industry : Real Estate Investment & Property Management

Reports to : Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

We are a growing, vertically integrated real estate investment platform managing a large portfolio of residential properties across multiple entities. We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in complex environments and enjoys building structure, improving systems, and mentoring accounting teams.

Benefits

Annual Base Salary Based on Experience

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Mon-Fri Schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close

Own the monthly close process across multiple entities and bank accounts.

Ensure timely and accurate financial statements.

Oversee bank, credit card, and sub-ledger reconciliations.

Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications.

Maintain accurate cash balances and balance sheet integrity.

Property & Construction Accounting

Ensure proper capitalization and expense treatment based on property status.

Oversee construction and renovation cost tracking by property.

Partner with construction and property management teams on budget vs. actual reviews.

Systems & Controls

Serve as the accounting owner of AppFolio and related systems.

Maintain and enforce Chart of Accounts, naming conventions, and coding standards.

Implement and monitor internal controls and segregation of duties.

Improve workflows and reduce manual processes through automation where possible.

Loan & Balance Sheet Management

Oversee loan tracking, amortization schedules, and interest accruals.

Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations.

Support lender reporting and data requests.

Team Leadership

Manage and develop staff accountants, AP, and AR team members.

Establish clear procedures, training, and documentation.

Support cross-training and process consistency across the team.

Compliance Support

Support tax and compliance functions by providing clean, accurate financial data.

Oversee vendor setup, W-9 compliance, and 1099 preparation support.

Requirements

Required

8+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or property management.

Strong experience with multi-entity accounting and monthly close.

Solid understanding of GAAP and balance sheet accounting.

Advanced Excel skills.

Experience working with property management or ERP systems (AppFolio strongly preferred).

Preferred

Experience in a real estate platform or real estate fund.

Background in construction, property management, or capital project accounting.

Prior experience supporting audits, tax filings, or lender reporting.

CPA or CPA-eligible a plus (not required).

What Were Looking For

Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Comfortable operating in a fast-growing environment.

Strong ownership mindset with excellent follow-through.

Collaborative leader who enjoys building systems and developing people.

Able to balance hands-on work with strategic process improvement.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to play a key role in a growing real estate platform.

High-impact position with visibility across the organization.

Ability to help build and scale accounting infrastructure the right way.

Collaborative leadership team and long-term growth potential.