Controller

Description About the Role Saturday Properties is a growing real estate services platform operating five lines of business: development, property management, maintenance services, leasing services, and low voltage. We need a Controller who wants to do more than keep score — someone who wants to help build the systems, processes, and team that let this platform keep scaling. We're looking for a leader who wants to grow with us. As Saturday Properties scales, we expect this role — and the person in it — to take on more responsibility over time. If you're excited by variety, want ownership over a full finance function, and enjoy thinking outside the box in a fast-moving business, this role is built for you. The Team You'll Lead The Controller owns the accounting and finance function across all five lines of business and leads the accounting team: Property Accountant — dedicated to property management accounting, reporting to the ControllerPart-Time Accounting Support — covers the essential bookkeeping and basic accounting for maintenance services and low voltage The Controller directly owns company-wide and development accounting, sets direction and reviews work across all five lines of business, and will build out additional resources as the business grows. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Company-Wide Cash forecasting across all five lines of businessManage company accounts receivableProduce consolidated and by-line-of-business financial statementsReport monthly financial performance to the leadership team, by line of businessReconciliations and management of due to / due from accounts across entitiesEnsure a timely, accurate monthly close across all entities and lines of businessCoordinate with banking partners, auditors, and our third-party CPA on tax returns and other advisory needsStrengthen internal controls and improve processes and systems as the company grows Development Capital account trackingWIP (work-in-progress) managementREO schedule with valuationsEntity-level tracking across development dealsDraw managementMake-book management and reportingBuilder's risk insurance placement and trackingAnalysis and management of existing debt, grants, and TIFDeal loss/gain projections and cash forecasting Property Management Oversight of the Property Accountant and all property-level accountingNew property setupCash forecasting, distributions, and contribution requestsManagement fee calculationMonthly financial statement preparation and reviewProperty disposition proration calculationsAudit management and strong partner/client relationshipsProject profitability calculations Maintenance Services Oversight of essential bookkeeping and basic accounting, supported by part-time accounting staffJob costing and profitability tracking for maintenance workEnsure accurate, timely invoicing and cost tracking Leasing Services Financial reporting and tracking for leasing operationsCommission and fee accountingCoordination with property management accounting on leasing-related transactions Low Voltage Oversight of essential bookkeeping and basic accounting, supported by part-time accounting staffJob costing and profitability tracking for low voltage projectsEnsure accurate, timely invoicing and cost tracking Leadership & Team Management Lead, manage, and hold accountable the accounting team, including the Property Accountant and part-time accounting supportBuild and scale the finance function as Saturday Properties grows — hire, train, and develop as neededFoster strong relationships with partners, clients, and lendersBring a continuous-improvement mindset to systems, processes, and reporting across all five lines of business Overview End-to-end ownership of accounting and financial reporting across five distinct lines of businessConfidence that the books are accurate and that the numbers leadership sees each month reflect realityThe company's cash position, budgets, and forecasts, giving leadership a clear read on where the business is headedDay-to-day leadership of the accounting team, including the Property Accountant and part-time accounting support for maintenance services and low voltageThe relationships with banks, auditors, and our outside CPA that keep the business compliant and well-advisedThe freedom to rebuild processes, systems, and controls where they need it — this isn't a "keep doing what's always been done" role Requirements Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related fieldCPA a plus, but not requiredMBA a plus, but not required Experience 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a Controller-level or senior accounting roleReal estate, property management, or development accounting experience preferredDemonstrated ability to lead and develop an accounting team across departmentsStrong grasp of GAAP and financial reporting, with experience managing both cash- and accrual-basis booksFamiliarity with real estate or property management accounting software (Appfolio experience is a plus)Ability to design and implement systems and processes that scale with a growing organizationComfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and reporting directly to executive leadership What Makes You a Fit You're energized by variety — five lines of business means no two weeks look the sameYou think like an owner and aren't afraid to challenge "the way it's always been done"You look for ways technology, including AI tools, can make the finance function faster and more accurateYou want to build something, not just maintain it, and you're excited by the challenge of growing alongside the companyYou bring sharp analytical skills, a high bar for accuracy, and clear communication with leadership and teams alike