Controller

Responsibilities

• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles, ensuring financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Manage property accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and general ledger functions to maintain reliable financial operations.
• Review common area maintenance and tenant recovery reconciliations, resolve billing issues, and oversee adjustments related to tenant charges.
• Guide the annual budgeting process for properties, while contributing to forecasts, variance reviews, and financial analysis that supports planning and performance decisions.
• Establish, refine, and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting procedures to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
• Maintain insurance documentation for managed properties, coordinate renewal data for blanket policies, and support workers’ compensation audit requirements.
• Oversight insurance claim activity by working with brokers, property teams, and other stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution.
• Lead and develop the accounting team by setting expectations, coaching performance, encouraging accountability, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Support the financial and accounting components of property acquisitions, dispositions, and management changes, including related reporting and coordination.
• Partner with property management, senior leadership, auditors, tax professionals, lenders, and ownership groups to address accounting matters and deliver required financial information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including prior leadership of accounting staff.
• Strong background in commercial real estate, retail real estate, or property management accounting preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, tenant recoveries, and property budgeting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with property accounting or property management systems; MRI experience is strongly preferred and Avid is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to strengthen controls, resolve complex issues, and manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience using AI and emerging technologies to improve accounting workflows, reporting quality, and business insight.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounting, preferably in a commercial or retail real estate context.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with property accounting or property management systems.
• Experience with AI and emerging technologies to enhance accounting processes.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of real estate accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with property management software and systems.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Access to company 401(k) plan.
• Free online training.
• 1-tap apply feature through the Robert Half app.
• Notifications of AI-matched jobs.