Finance & Accounting Manager (CFO/Controller Track)

Finance & Accounting Manager (CFO/Controller Track)

About Blue Dock

Blue Dock is a rapidly growing commercial real estate investment company with over 1.8M SF of commercial real estate featuring 300 tenants. We acquire and operate multi-tenant industrial and commercial properties and take a hands-on, detail-oriented approach to leasing and value creation.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume to cam@bluedockholdings.com and david@bluedockholdings.com.

The Role

This is an executive-level role with high upside potential to lead all accounting, finance, and asset management operations and define financial processes for our rapidly expanding portfolio. As we don't have a controller or CFO, you'll build and own the full spectrum of accounting functions - from daily transactions to executive reporting - while building scalable systems. This is a hands-on role where you'll build our financial foundation for our continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Accounting

• Work with property accountants and own complete month/quarter/year-end close process across all properties as well as Blue Dock corporate.
• Prepare and review all journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Manage full-cycle accounts payable and cash management
• Handle GAAP compliance, tax filings, and audit coordination

 Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Consolidate P&L and balance sheets across portfolio for ownership
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts with property teams
• Create executive dashboards and KPI tracking
• Monitor actual vs. budget performance and provide variance analysis

Process Development & Systems

• Define and document all accounting processes and procedures
• Build scalable systems to support portfolio growth
• Establish internal controls and improve operational efficiency
• Create templates and workflows for consistent reporting

 Cross-Team Collaboration

• Partner with property management on rent rolls and expense tracking
• Coordinate with leasing on lease accounting and revenue recognition
• Work with construction team on project costs and draw management
• Support due diligence for acquisitions and financing

Qualifications

• Hard Working
• Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; CPA ideal
• Systems and tech orientation
• Comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment
• Intellectually curious
• 5 years progressive accounting experience
• Ready for controller responsibilities
• Real estate finance & accounting expertise is ideal - asset management, lease accounting, CAM reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills
• GAAP knowledge and experience with audits and compliance

Process & Systems Experience:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to create documentation, procedures, and training materials

Cultural Fit:

• Entrepreneurial mindset - comfortable wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced high-growth environment
• Process builder - excited about defining systems and establishing best practices
• Hands-on leadership - willing to do the work while managing others
• Detail-oriented with ability to see big picture strategic implications

What We Offer

• Compensation: $130k /- with high growth potential and opportunity for equity upside
• Benefits: Full package including health, dental
• Growth: Controller-level responsibilities with opportunity to build finance function
• Ownership: Define processes and systems that will scale with the company
• Culture: Fast-paced company, direct partnership with ownership and immediate impact