Controller – Multifamily Real Estate / Property Management

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting functions for a growing multifamily real estate and property management organization. The Controller will ensure the overall accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of the company's accounting and financial reporting functions and serve as a key financial partner to senior leadership. Direct accounting experience in multifamily real estate, apartment communities, or residential property management is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions and financial reporting for a portfolio of multifamily apartment properties and related entities.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including review of financial statements, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, general ledger functions, and multi-entity/intercompany accounting.
• Ensure accurate property-level accounting for rent collections, tenant receivables, security deposits, concessions, bad debt, and other operating activity.
• Partner with property management and operations teams to review financial performance, budget-to-actual variances, operating expenses, cash flow, and capital expenditures.
• Prepare and review owner, investor, lender, and other required financial reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable reporting requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members while maintaining a high-performing and accountable department.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, automation, and overall efficiency.
• Support senior leadership with financial analysis and assist with acquisitions, dispositions, property transitions, and onboarding of new properties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Direct multifamily real estate, apartment, or residential property management accounting experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and multifamily/property accounting.
• Experience working with multiple properties and legal entities.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with property management accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop an accounting team.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy, accountability, and professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Entrata preferred; experience with Yardi, RealPage, MRI, AppFolio, or similar multifamily property management software will also be considered.
• Experience managing and developing an accounting team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and growing work environment.