Overview In this Controller role, you will lead accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets. You will own the close cycle, deliver reliable financial statements, and provide insights on budgets, forecasts, and operating results. You will work closely with property management and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate tenant billing, lease accounting, and transactions, while building strong controls and efficient processes. This senior role offers an opportunity to shape finance operations, support external audits, and partner with leadership on strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities- Direct accounting operations and financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial real estate properties, ensuring timely and accurate results.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including preparation and review of financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Evaluate operating performance by reviewing budgets, forecasts, and financial variances, and communicate key findings to leadership.
- Collaborate with property management teams on tenant billing, lease-related accounting, reconciliations, collections activity, and expense tracking.
- Monitor cash activity across the portfolio, including banking relationships, reserve balances, receivables, and payment disbursements.
- Supervise and develop a three-person accounting team responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
- Enhance accounting policies, standard procedures, and internal controls to improve accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
- Lead initiatives that streamline workflows and improve reporting efficiency across the accounting organization.
- Coordinate external audit support, tax-related activities, and communication with outside advisors.
- Partner with senior leadership and corporate finance to support reporting needs, compliance expectations, and broader business initiatives.
Key requirements- cross-functional collaboration
- communication
- leadership and team development
- property accounting expertise
- financial close and reporting
- budgets and forecasts
