What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at CFS?
Baltimore County, MD
Are you a Controller who thrives in a growth environment and wants the opportunity to build something from the ground up?
A rapidly expanding commercial real estate investment and management firm is seeking a Controller to lead and scale its accounting function. With a portfolio of 80 properties, 100 legal entities, and more than $500M in assets under management, this organization is investing heavily in its future growth and building the infrastructure needed to support a path beyond $1B in assets.
About The Opportunity
This Controller role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys improving processes, implementing controls, driving automation, and building high-performing teams. The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership while transitioning responsibilities from an outsourced accounting model to an internal finance organization.
Why This Controller Role Stands Out
Are you a Controller who thrives in a growth environment and wants the opportunity to build something from the ground up?
A rapidly expanding commercial real estate investment and management firm is seeking a Controller to lead and scale its accounting function. With a portfolio of 80 properties, 100 legal entities, and more than $500M in assets under management, this organization is investing heavily in its future growth and building the infrastructure needed to support a path beyond $1B in assets.
About The Opportunity
This Controller role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys improving processes, implementing controls, driving automation, and building high-performing teams. The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership while transitioning responsibilities from an outsourced accounting model to an internal finance organization.
Why This Controller Role Stands Out
- Competitive base salary of $125,000-$150,000 (dependent on experience)
- Bonus potential
- Excellent benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision coverage
- 401k match
- Generous PTO, paid holidays
- Opportunity to build and lead the accounting function from the ground up
- Clear path toward CFO-level leadership as the organization continues to scale
- Direct visibility to ownership and executive leadership
- Significant influence over systems, reporting, controls, and team structure
- Exposure to a large and growing commercial real estate portfolio
- Fully onsite position in Baltimore County
- Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end and year-end close processes.
- Oversee accounting and financial reporting for a complex multi-entity commercial real estate portfolio.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, variance analysis, and financial compliance.
- Oversee CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, lease-related accounting activities, and property-level financial performance.
- Optimize and enhance accounting systems, including Rent Manager and QuickBooks.
- Develop internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable financial procedures.
- Support acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Hire, mentor, and develop future accounting and property accounting staff.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA
- 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience(public, private and/or combination of both) within commercial real estate
- Experience managing multiple entities, properties, and complex legal structures
- Strong understanding of GAAP and real estate financial reporting
- Advanced Excel skills
- Hands-on experience with Rent Manager and QuickBooks or similar ERPs
- Proven process improvement and leadership experience
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Salary : $125,000 - $155,000