Job Description

The Controller will manage:

· An Accounts Payable Clerk (onsite)

· A Staff Accountant …and will play a major role in growing the accounting department as the company expands.

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Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & General Ledger Oversight

· Oversee all General Ledger activity and ensure all accounting entries are accurate, documented, and GAAP-compliant.

· Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including complex journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.

· Prepare and review financial statements across multiple entities and properties.

Real Estate Accounting & Compliance

· Utilize real estate industry experience to manage accounting related to bonds, loan covenants, lender reporting requirements, and compliance deadlines.

· Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for financing structures across the portfolio.

Fixed Assets, AP & AR Management

· Manage Fixed Asset Accounting, depreciation schedules, and asset tracking.

· Oversee all AP and AR functions, ensuring timely processing, proper coding, and accurate reconciliations.

Reconciliations & Expense Oversight

· Review detailed credit card reconciliations and verify appropriate spending.

· Monitor company-wide expenditures to ensure alignment with budgets and financial policies.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management

· Lead weekly meetings with the CEO to review cash balances, cash flow needs, and budget performance.

· Assist with financial forecasting, budget revisions, and modeling for new projects or acquisitions.

Minor Asset Management Support

· Handle administrative asset management items such as:

o Maintaining LLC filings

o Managing entity-level tax deadlines

o Overseeing renewals, registrations, and compliance filings

Team Leadership & Future Growth

· Direct and mentor the AP Clerk and Staff Accountant, ensuring quality control and professional development.

· Play a key role in hiring, training, and developing additional accounting staff as the company grows.

Process Improvement & Internal Controls

· Strengthen internal controls, improve accounting workflows, and implement best practices for real estate accounting.

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Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.

· 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with required experience in real estate accounting.

o Must understand bonds, loan covenants, lender reporting, and real estate financing structures.

· Experience with Fixed Asset Accounting, AR/AP oversight, month-end close, and multi-entity real estate accounting.

· Experience handling or supervising minor asset management tasks such as LLC filings, annual renewals, and tax-related deadlines.

· Demonstrated success managing accounting staff (onsite and remote).

· Strong proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.

· Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational abilities.

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