Controller

About Cadence Real Estate

Cadence Real Estate is a fast-growing real estate investment, development, and property management company focused on creating exceptional multifamily communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. We are passionate about transforming properties, delivering outstanding resident experiences, and building a company culture that people genuinely enjoy being part of.

We believe work should be challenging, rewarding, and fun. Our team is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and driven by excellence. We embrace innovation, move quickly, and are constantly looking for smarter ways to operate and scale.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Controller to lead our accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and help modernize our finance function through technology, automation, and AI-driven solutions

Controller

Cadence Real Estate
Seattle, WA | Full-Time | In-Office

Position Overview

The Controller will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the accounting department and the integrity of all financial reporting across the organization. This role requires a highly skilled accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys rolling up their sleeves while simultaneously building systems and processes for future growth.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with advanced Excel skills, process improvement experience, and a passion for leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and decision-making.

This role will work closely with ownership, operations, acquisitions, asset management, and property management teams to provide accurate financial information that supports strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee property and corporate accounting across multiple entities.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and internal controls.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing, and development projects.
• Partner with property management teams to monitor budgets, expenses, rent collections, and operational performance.
• Champion AI, automation, dashboards, and process improvements.
• Mentor and develop off shore accounting team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA preferred.
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a real estate environment.
• Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial controls.
• Experience with AI tools, automation, and business intelligence platforms preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with financial planning & analysis, reporting, and strategy.
• Track record of managing external relationships with capital providers and financial institutions.
• Comfortable in a lean, entrepreneurial, and hands-on environment.
• Prior experience managing offshore accounting functions a plus.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

You are:

• Obsessed with accuracy and financial integrity.
• Naturally curious about technology and process improvement.
• Excited by AI and automation rather than threatened by it.
• Comfortable building structure in a growing organization.
• Analytical, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
• Able to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• A team player who enjoys collaborating and having fun while doing meaningful work.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance bonus opportunities
• Profit-sharing and investment participation opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance benefits
• Generous PTO
• Professional development opportunities
• Modern waterfront office on Lake Union
• High-energy, collaborative culture
• The opportunity to help build one of the most innovative real estate companies in the Pacific Northwest

Join Us

If you're an exceptional accounting professional who loves building systems, solving problems, leveraging technology, and helping companies scale, we'd love to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Experience:

• Microsoft Powerpoint: 1 year (Preferred)
• Real Estate: 2 years (Preferred)
• Property Manager: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $125,000 - $155,000