Real Estate Asset Manager & Controller

About the role

The Real Estate Asset Manager & Controller will support asset management by reviewing leases, generating tenant bills, tracking payments, and managing insurance certificates and notices. They will maintain property-level books, including monthly entries, reconciliations, and rent billing. The role involves managing AP/AR, vendor payments, tenant invoicing, and cash activity. Additionally, they will prepare monthly investor distributions and support partnership accounting, capital calls, and expense tracking. Financial statements, cash-flow forecasts, and quarterly P&Ls will be produced using asset management models. Tax items such as K-1s, depreciation schedules, and communication with external tax advisors will also be managed.

Responsibilities

• Review leases and generate tenant bills (including NNN reimbursements)
• Track payments and manage insurance certificates and notices
• Maintain property-level books, including monthly entries, reconciliations, and rent billing
• Manage AP/AR, vendor payments, tenant invoicing, and cash activity
• Prepare monthly investor distributions and support partnership accounting, capital calls, and expense tracking
• Produce financial statements, cash-flow forecasts, and quarterly P&Ls used in asset management models
• Coordinate tax items such as K-1s, depreciation schedules, and communicate with external tax advisors
• Ensure timely payment of property expenses including taxes, insurance, and loan obligations
• Improve processes by evaluating new accounting tools and automation solutions
• Aid in transitioning accounting functions from third-party providers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA certification strongly preferred
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent accounting responsibilities independently
• Real estate industry experience strongly preferred, particularly with commercial, office or retail properties, long-term lease structures with NNN expense reimbursements
• Proven track record as a sole contributor capable of owning accounting functions end-to-end

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with QuickBooks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for ownership schedules, distribution tracking, and forecasting models
• Experience with bill pay platforms and banking systems
• Ability to prepare and manage K-1s, depreciation schedules, and related tax reporting documents
• Openness to evaluating and implementing AI-powered accounting tools and emerging technology platforms
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities across a growing portfolio