Description

A growing real estate services organization is seeking a Controller to lead its property management accounting function. This role offers broad ownership over financial operations, direct exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to shape processes within a collaborative, people-first environment. This position is ideal for a hands-on finance leader with strong property management accounting experience who values team culture, mentorship, and continuous improvement.

About the Role:

Reporting into a senior finance leader, the Controller is responsible for overseeing the full accounting and financial operations related to a diversified property management portfolio. The role combines team leadership with technical oversight, supporting accurate reporting, budgeting, cash management, and property-level decision-making.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead, mentor, and support a team across property accounting, AP, and AR
  • Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, trust accounting, and financial controls
  • Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for stakeholders
  • Manage cash flow, forecasts, and owner distributions across multiple properties
  • Review annual operating budgets and CAM reconciliations
  • Partner closely with operational teams to resolve issues and support informed decisions
  • Support internal and external audits, including regulatory trust audits
  • Lead financial onboarding and offboarding of properties
  • Improve accounting processes, workflows, and reporting accuracy as the portfolio scales

What You Bring:

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within property management or real estate
  • Strong working knowledge of CAM reconciliations and lease structures
  • Experience leading or mentoring accounting teams
  • Hands-on systems experience; exposure to property management platforms is an asset but not required
  • CPA designation preferred but not mandatory
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
  • Comfortable balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on execution

Why Join:

  • Collaborative, close-knit team with a strong emphasis on culture and fit
  • Visible role with direct access to senior leadership and mentorship
  • Opportunity to influence processes and build scalable financial operations
  • Flexible compensation structure aligned to experience and performance