Controller

Baltimore County, MD | Full-Time | On-Site

About the Opportunity

This Controller role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys improving processes, implementing controls, driving automation, and building high-performing teams. The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership while transitioning responsibilities from an outsourced accounting model to an internal finance organization. The organization has a portfolio of 80+ properties, 100+ legal entities, and more than $500M in assets under management, investing heavily in its future growth and building the infrastructure needed to support a path beyond $1B in assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for a complex multi-entity commercial real estate portfolio.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, variance analysis, and financial compliance.
• Oversee CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, lease-related accounting activities, and property-level financial performance.
• Optimize and enhance accounting systems, including Rent Manager and QuickBooks.
• Develop internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable financial procedures.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Hire, mentor, and develop future accounting and property accounting staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA
• 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience (public, private, or a combination of both) within commercial real estate
• Experience managing multiple entities, properties, and complex legal structures
• Strong understanding of GAAP and real estate financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Hands-on experience with Rent Manager and QuickBooks or similar ERPs
• Proven process improvement and leadership experience
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $125,000-$150,000+ (dependent on experience)
• Bonus potential
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k with match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays