Controller (ACC-7010)

REPORTS TO:   Owners & Principals of the Company
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:   Directly supervises approximately 1 person on accounting staff

Our Client is a fast-growing, fully integrated commercial real estate investment and management firm with an entrepreneurial culture. The firm takes a comprehensive, hands-on approach to the entire investment lifecycle—from acquisition and financing through asset management, leasing, and disposition—focused on maximizing asset performance and long-term value.

The team is highly collaborative and works closely across acquisitions, asset management, property management, and finance to execute investment strategies efficiently and accurately.

POSITION SUMMARY:   The Controller is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial operations for a portfolio of commercial properties and related entities. This position supervises the accounting team, manages property-level and corporate accounting, and partners closely with the Owners & Principals on acquisitions, dispositions, financing, investor reporting, and strategic initiatives.  The ideal candidate brings deep commercial real estate accounting experience, strong technical and leadership skills, and a proactive mindset suited for an entrepreneurial investment environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial & Property Accounting

• Oversee the full accounting cycle for managed commercial properties and corporate entities.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (property-level and consolidated).
• Manage month-end close, journal entries, bank account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Monitor daily cash activity, cash flow analysis, and online banking transactions.
• Track and allocate revenues and expenses to proper accounts in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain general ledger and balance sheet  accuracy across multiple entities and property structures.
• Interface with outside accountants regarding entity tax returns & K-1s
• Collaborate with asset management, property management, insurance advisors, and tax consultants.
• Bi-weekly payroll processing, 401(k) & worker’s compensation reporting.
• Assist with property insurance analysis.

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Cash Management

• Oversee the accounts payable process.
• Review daily payables, mortgage payments, management fees, and vendor disbursements.
• Oversee accounts receivable process.
• Directly involved with Real Estate Tax and CAM reconciliations as well as tenant billings.
• Perform daily and weekly cash management, wire transfers, and debt maturity reporting.
• Track and pay real estate taxes for properties without escrow.
• Record investment income (money market, treasury instruments, credit facilities).

Budgets, Forecasting & Reporting

• Prepare annual operating and capital budgets for properties and corporate entities.
• Analyze monthly operating results against budgets and provide variance explanations.
• Prepare consolidated projected sources and uses statements.
• Prepare income and expense reports for tax assessors (primarily CT, with multi-state exposure).
• Produce third-party financial reports and quarterly expense reports.

Debt, Equity & Transactions

• Execute loan draws and manage construction accounting.
• Direct involvement in preparation of financing and investor memorandums for prospective debt and equity raises.
• Support acquisitions and dispositions, including development of closing statements.
• Assist with due diligence, property valuations, and transaction closings.
• Track capital calls and investor capital accounts.
• Calculate and distribute monthly and quarterly investor distributions based on equity structures.
• Track state withholding taxes and investor equalization.

Investor, Lender & Compliance Reporting

• Prepare quarterly and annual lender and investor reporting.
• Provide clear, timely financial communications to lenders and equity investors.
• Respond to investor inquiries and ad hoc reporting requests.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as primary contact for external auditors.
• Prepare year-end tax support and review final returns (multiple entities).
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, payroll regulations, property tax reporting, and internal controls.

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement

• Lead accounting systems, policies, procedures, and internal control enhancements.
• Ensure effective use of real estate accounting and management platforms, including:
• Yardi Voyager
• Excel (advanced) and related financial tools
• AvidXchange
• Juniper Square (preferred)
• Argus experience is a plus
• Build and refine scalable processes to support portfolio growth.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Review work product for accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
• Assist lease administration and property management teams with accounting and lease-related inquiries.
• Support strategic planning and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 4–6 years of accounting experience, with significant focus on commercial real estate.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate-specific accounting practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Yardi Voyager and strong Excel skills and financial analysis capability.  Experience with Juniper Square and Argus is a plus
• Proven experience supervising accounting staff.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Juniper Square & Argus is a plus.
• Experience with investment structures, waterfalls, and investor reporting.
• Exposure to multi-state property portfolios and tax compliance.
• Background in acquisition, disposition, and construction accounting.