Real Estate Controller

Real Estate Controller – Commercial Property & Development

Salary: $150,000 – $160,000 Base + Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High-visibility leadership role overseeing accounting for a commercial real estate and development portfolio, directly impacting financial accuracy, project success, and investor confidence.
• Partner closely with Executive Leadership, Development, Asset Management, and Property Management, playing a key role in strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Opportunity to elevate accounting policy, strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, and lead complex financial reporting initiatives.
• Ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical GAAP, development accounting, and real estate operations, and wants to be fully embedded in the business.
• A strong platform for a leader who enjoys mentoring a team, building scalable processes, and contributing to a growing commercial development environment.

Key Responsibilities – Real Estate Controller

• Lead general ledger review and analysis across the commercial real estate and development portfolio, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee (or prepare as needed) Property/Development Management Fee and Construction Management Fee calculations, invoicing, and timely recording.
• Review monthly/quarterly financial statements and supporting schedules; collaborate closely with Property Managers, Project Managers, and Accounting teams to ensure accuracy and clear communication.
• Research complex accounting guidance and prepare technical accounting memos for new, unique, or non-standard transactions.
• Strengthen and monitor internal controls; lead process improvements and drive accounting best practices across the property and development teams.
• Partner with Asset Management and Property Management on annual property budgets; reconcile differences between Argus models and budget/forecast assumptions.
• Prepare audited financial statements, footnotes, and supporting documentation; oversee complex accounting areas or project-specific treatments.
• Support and guide preparation of tax projections and tax workpapers for complex commercial developments or high-value properties.
• Mentor and lead Accountants and Senior Accountants; provide training, technical support, and direction to elevate team capability.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive real estate, commercial development, or property accounting experience, including leadership or management.
• Strong GAAP knowledge with demonstrated experience preparing technical accounting memos.
• Deep understanding of property accounting, development accounting, real estate reporting, budgeting, and operational collaboration.
• Experience with real estate systems such as Yardi, MRI, Argus, JD Edwards, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner across departments and influence senior leaders.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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