Controller

Overview

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing real estate investment firm as a Controller, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and ensuring robust accounting practices across our office and retail portfolio. This hands-on position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth, allowing you to work closely with ownership and influence key financial decisions. We foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, valuing integrity and excellence in all our endeavors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial statements.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including the chart of accounts and accounting policies, while preparing audit-ready support files.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable workflows, coordinating with third-party property managers on rent, expenses, and necessary corrections.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of reporting from third-party property managers, enhancing financial transparency.
• Manage CAM and NNN reconciliations for office and retail properties, driving compliance and accuracy.
• Oversee treasury and payment controls, including banking oversight, cash tracking, and managing reserves and distributions.
• Coordinate transaction accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, and refinances, ensuring seamless transitions and standardized financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Must-Have:
• 5+ years of commercial real estate accounting experience, preferably in office and retail sectors.
• 10+ years of overall accounting experience with a proven track record of ownership in the close process.
• Experience with CAM and NNN reconciliations is required.
• Strong understanding of treasury and cash controls in a lean operational environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Nice-to-Have:
• Experience overseeing third-party property management reporting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or NetSuite.
• Knowledge of acquisition integration and revenue recognition principles (ASC-742).