Controller

Job Description

• Act as the primary liaison to the KPO team responsible for accounts payable/receivable, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for all entities, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Review and finalize financial statements for internal leadership, ownership groups, and investors, offering variance analysis and performance insights.
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes in partnership with stakeholders.
• Maintain a standardized chart of accounts and documentation protocols across all properties and business units.
• Support intercompany consolidation and fund-level reporting for affiliated entities.
• Develop and monitor financial benchmarks to assess performance at the business unit and property level.
• Ensure timely, accurate delivery of financial reports, compliance documents, and required materials to lenders and external parties.

• Coordinate with third-party payroll and benefits administrators to ensure accurate payroll entry, benefit tracking, and proper journal entries.

• Allocate insurance premiums across properties and departments.
• Review policy billing accuracy and compliance for General Liability, Property & Casualty, Auto, E&O, D&O, Crime, Pollution, and Cyber coverage.

• Implement scalable processes that improve efficiency, reduce manual entry, and strengthen internal controls.
• Optimize the use of Yardi Property Management and Accounting systems, especially PayScan and VendorCafe modules.
• Lead the continued adoption of electronic vendor and rent payments.
• Document and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to promote consistency and cross-training across teams.

• Contribute to leadership and strategic planning sessions, providing financial insights for growth, risk mitigation, and company initiatives.
• Partner with leaders in Brokerage, Construction Management, Property Management, and Operations to align financial practices with business objectives.
• Establish and manage internal benchmarks and KPIs to drive accountability and track performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in commercial real estate, property management, or a related industry.
• Deep knowledge of financial statement preparation, month-end close, and general ledger best practices.
• Preferred experience managing or working directly with third-party KPO or remote accounting team.
• Hands-on experience with Yardi is highly preferred; other ERP/accounting systems will be considered.
• Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Complete transition of daily transactional accounting to the KPO team with clear accountability maintained.
• SOPs for core accounting workflows documented and adopted across departments.
• 95%+ adoption of electronic vendor and rent payments.
• Streamlined monthly financial reporting package delivery to stakeholders.

• Credibility Through Conduct – Actions define our reputation — we uphold honesty, transparency, and professionalism in every interaction.
• Roadblock Removers – We don’t just see obstacles—we eliminate them, turning challenges into opportunities that drive progress.
• Collective Success Focused – We believe that true success is shared—by working together, we amplify results for our clients, team, and partners.
• Progress, Not Just Properties – Rejecting complacency and continually push boundaries to find better, smarter, and more innovative solutions.
• Blueprinting the Future – Engineering solutions that create success through relationships built on trust, loyalty, and a vision that extends beyond the present.

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package available