Controller (Property Accounting)

About the company

Our client is a growing real estate investment and development platform focused on acquiring, developing, and managing high-quality assets across multiple investment vehicles and operating entities. Backed by institutional capital and an experienced leadership team, the company continues to expand its portfolio and investment platform while building scalable infrastructure to support long-term growth.

About the role

The Head of Property Accounting, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, will lead the accounting and reporting function. This leader will be accountable for accurate portfolio reporting, strong financial governance and scalable processes that support our continued growth. This role will drive operational transformation while partnering closely with property management, asset management and other key stakeholders. Success requires a hands-on, strategic leader with deep real estate accounting expertise, strong technology acumen and the ability to build high-performing teams. This team is expected to double in size over the next 3-4 years through continued growth via acquisition and organic growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and reporting activities for a growing portfolio of multifamily assets across the asset lifecycle, including acquisitions, development stabilizations, operations and dispositions.
• Drive modernization initiatives focused on automation, process standardization, reporting efficiency, scalable accounting infrastructure, and improved systems and workflows across Yardi and other reporting platforms, including opportunities to leverage technology and AI-enabled reporting solutions.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close processes for the portfolio, ensuring accurate, timely and complete financial reporting.
• Partner with external auditors throughout the audit process.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies