What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Management Controller position at Acento Real Estate Partners?
Build something better
At Acento Real Estate Partners, we don’t just manage apartment communities, we build vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods where people love to live and work. Headquartered in the Washington, DC area, Acento is a leading property operations and investment management company focused on multifamily communities in Hispanic markets and Workforce Housing.
The opportunity: At Acento Real Estate Partners, we're looking for a Property Management Financial Controller who wants to do more than manage the numbers. We're seeking a hands-on finance leader who takes ownership, develops people, improves processes, and partners with operations to help drive our growing real estate platform.
This is a high-impact leadership role within our Accounting team, offering the opportunity to shape financial operations, strengthen internal controls, and build a best-in-class finance organization.
You'll partner closely with executive leadership to help shape financial strategy while building a best-in-class accounting organization.
You'll partner closely with executive leadership to help shape financial strategy while building a best-in-class accounting organization.
What you'll do
- Lead the monthly close process and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting.
- Oversee property accounting, cash management, budgeting, compliance, and internal controls.
- Monitor financial performance, identify risks and trends, and recommend solutions.
- Improve accounting processes, reporting, and system efficiencies, including RealPage.
- Partner with Operations, Asset Management, Treasury, Tax, and executive leadership.
- Coach, develop, and lead a high-performing accounting team.
What success looks like
You'll thrive in this role if you:
- Take ownership with minimal supervision.
- Deliver accurate financial reporting and strong cash oversight.
- Improve processes and strengthen internal controls.
- Build an engaged, accountable accounting team.
- Communicate proactively and solve problems before they escalate.
- Become a trusted business partner across the organization.
Why you'll love working at Acento
At Acento, we believe our people are our greatest investment. We foster a collaborative culture where accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth are part of everyday work.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 18 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11.5 paid company holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with a 4% employer match
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Employee referral bonus program
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA required
- 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience
- Commercial or multifamily real estate accounting experience required
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; RealPage experience strongly preferred
If you're a finance leader who enjoys improving processes, developing teams, and partnering with the business to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.