Controller

About the role

Robert Half has partnered with an established, growth-oriented organization with a strong reputation in the real estate industry to hire their next Controller to join its finance leadership team. The organization offers long-term stability, a collaborative leadership team, and a track record of steady growth supported by a tenured employee base. For the right person, this role offers a genuine career path toward CFO-level leadership.

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Clear runway for advancement into senior finance leadership
• Stable, well-established organization with consistent growth
• High visibility role with direct interaction with executive leadership
• Broad scope across accounting operations, financial reporting, systems, banking, budgeting, and team leadership
• Opportunity to influence process improvement, policy development, and operational efficiency
• Strong culture with long-tenured staff and a team-oriented environment

Position Overview: The Controller will oversee core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, banking administration, budgeting, and selected operational accounting activities across multiple entities. This leader will also serve as a key systems and process owner, helping strengthen controls, improve workflows, and support the continued scale of the organization.

The strongest candidates will bring a blend of technical accounting strength, operational judgment, and leadership presence. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys improving processes, and mentoring teams. If you are looking for a role where your work will be visible, valued, and tied to a longer-term leadership path, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities
• Manage and support accounting staff
• Review monthly financial statements and provide thoughtful variance analysis
• Oversee bank reconciliations, cash activity controls, ACH and wire administration, and related approvals
• Assist with year-end close processes and review year-end reporting packages
• Support budgeting and forecasting for operating entities
• Review lease abstracts for financial accuracy, including dates, amounts, and applicable clauses
• Review and approve tenant recovery calculations, including CAM, insurance, taxes, utilities, and related pass-through items
• Assist with select tax-related processes
• Coach, develop, and supervise staff, including performance feedback and annual review support
• Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives as the company continues to grow

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or higher
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA strongly preferred
• Prior leadership experience overseeing accounting staff and workflows
• Strong background in financial reporting, controls, and multi-entity accounting
• Real estate accounting experience strongly preferred