What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at GHJ?
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
A well-established real estate investment and management organization is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting across a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate, operating businesses, and investment entities. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys managing complex financial operations, developing teams, and working closely with executive leadership.
Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, multi-entity reconciliations, payroll, and cash management. This role offers broad exposure to real estate and operating company accounting while providing opportunities to strengthen processes, improve financial controls, and support strategic financial decisions.
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Oversee full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close.
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Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across multiple entities.
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Manage intercompany accounting, related-party transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
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Oversee commercial real estate accounting, including tenant activity, CAM reconciliations, property taxes, and capital expenditures.
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Manage AP, AR, payroll, and operating company accounting activities.
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Monitor cash flow, banking activity, debt obligations, and liquidity requirements.
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Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in partnership with the CFO.
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Coordinate audit, tax, lender, and ownership reporting requirements.
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Supervise accounting staff while remaining actively involved in day-to-day accounting.
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Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies.
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
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7 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
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Commercial real estate accounting experience required or strongly preferred.
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Strong experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting.
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Knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and month-end close processes.
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Hands-on payroll, cash management, and treasury experience.
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Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel; Yardi or similar real estate accounting software preferred.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership.
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Opportunity to oversee accounting across a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate and operating businesses.
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High-visibility role working directly with the CFO.
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Broad responsibility across accounting, financial reporting, payroll, treasury, and financial planning.
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Opportunity to strengthen processes, develop the accounting team, and contribute to business decisions.
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Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.
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Salary : $125,000 - $150,000