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.
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