Corporate / Fund Controller

Responsibilities

• Oversight of all corporate and property-level financial reporting and accounting for Guardian Properties' multifamily portfolio
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and real estate financial standards
• Leading month-end and year-end close, consolidations of property and corporate results, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Building and enforcing strong internal controls to safeguard assets and improve reporting accuracy
• Partnering with asset management, acquisitions, and operations teams to provide financial insights
• Driving cash flow management, forecasting, and treasury functions
• Overseeing investor reporting, financial modeling, and performance analysis
• Managing relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions
• Implementing and enhancing accounting systems (Sage Intacct, Yardi, RealPage) to increase efficiency
• Leading and mentoring an accounting team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred
• 8-15 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 in real estate (multifamily experience strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, real estate tax structures, and financial reporting standards
• Expertise in property management accounting systems (AppFolio, Sage Intacct, Yardi, RealPage, or similar)
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing accounting teams
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment