Property Controller

Position Summary:

The Corporate Controller will oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions across our diverse portfolio of residential properties. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position requires a strategic financial leader who can balance hands-on technical expertise with high-level financial planning and analysis. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of our financial reporting while driving process improvements and supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

The Property Controller will complete a broad variety of accounting tasks for the company including but not limited to the following as other duties may be assigned:

• Financial Leadership & Strategy Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes while ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across all entities. Develop and maintain comprehensive internal controls and accounting policies that comply with GAAP and industry best practices. Partner with the executive team to provide financial insights that drive strategic business decisions and support portfolio growth initiatives.
• Property Portfolio Management Oversee financial operations for our residential property portfolio, including multifamily, single-family, and related supporting operations. Analyze property performance metrics and provide actionable recommendations to optimize NOI across the portfolio.
• Team Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Collaborate with property management teams to streamline financial processes and enhance operational efficiency. Work closely with asset management, acquisitions, and development teams on financial due diligence and integration of new properties. Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
• Financial Systems & Process Optimization Champion the implementation and optimization of property management and accounting software systems. Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting processes. Develop and maintain robust financial dashboards and KPI reporting for executive and board-level presentations.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation for assigned properties, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to ownership groups and stakeholders
• Manage the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations across multiple accounting platforms including QuickBooks, Entrata, and specialized property management systems
• Perform detailed reconciliations between property management software and general ledger systems, investigating and resolving discrepancies in AR/AP aging reports
• Prepare and analyze property-level budgets, forecasts, and variance reports, providing actionable insights to property managers and regional leadership
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Supervise and mentor property accounting staff, including decisions on departmental structure and staffing levels
• Coordinate with regional managers on accounting department organization and rent collection operations

Required Experience: 

• Minimum of five years’ experience in progressively responsible accounting roles, preferably in real estate or property management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make

decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.

• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.
• PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment) and strong working knowledge of Entrata or similar property management software, Excel, and QuickBooks is preferred.

 Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has supervisory responsibilities.