Corporate Controller

ABOUT US

Lake Washington Partners is driven by a mission to build one of the US’s great real estate portfolios. Co-founded by brothers Jordan and Jeremy Lott in 2006, our portfolio spans 11.6M square feet and 49 buildings across 10 states including urban and suburban office buildings, diverse industrial properties, and multi-family apartments under our Refound Residential brand. Each of our properties is a testament to our commitment to quality, efficiency, and long-term success.

We are a private, family-owned company guided by respect, honesty, integrity, collaboration, and longevity. These core values guide every decision we make and relationship we build. We believe greatness comes from the right blend of financial success, operational excellence, and social responsibility because our actions impact not just our investors and employees, but the broader community around us. That’s why we drive to be not only good at what we do, but good for those we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Corporate Controller will serve as a subject matter expert in real estate accounting and reporting, bringing deep industry knowledge and expertise with Yardi systems. This role oversees the full accounting cycle, ensuring the integrity of financial data, compliance with GAAP, regulatory standards, and company policies, while providing strategic financial insights to support company growth.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBIILTIES

Leadership & Oversight

·        Direct and manage all accounting operations, including corporate, property-level, fixed asset, and construction project accounting.

·        Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely consolidated financial statements.

·        Oversee treasury operations, cash management, and banking relationships.

·        Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on professional growth, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Compliance & Process Improvement

·        Oversee tax, compliance, and audit activities in coordination with external advisors; implement recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve accuracy.

·        Maintain and refine accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to align with best practices.

·        Drive process and system improvements, with an emphasis on maximizing Yardi capabilities and efficiencies.

Strategic & Operational Support

·        Partner with the Vice President of Finance to provide financial insights, trend analysis, and scenario modeling to support data-driven business decisions.

·        Collaborate with leadership team to develop and align budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with company objective.

·        Provide timely financial reporting and insights to support Asset Management, Property Management, Construction Project Management and Operations teams.

·        Support acquisitions, dispositions, and other growth initiatives.

·        Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and investors.

·        Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES

·        Highly detailed-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

·        Ability to solve problems involving several different options and convey the positive and negative attributes of these options to leadership.

·        Excellent communication skills including the ability to negotiate, explain complex concepts and issues, and use tact and diplomacy in sensitive situations.

·        Strong leadership presence and ability to model company values in all aspects of job performance.

·        Able to review, analyze and interpret legal and financial documents accurately.

·        Commitment to delivering efficient, timely, and courteous service to internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to manage conflict professionally.

·        Skilled at team management, prioritization, and delegation across multiple workstreams.

EDUCATION &/OR EXPERIENCE

·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred.

·        10 years of progressive accounting experience, with 5 years in a leadership role.

·        Commercial real estate industry experience required; strong background in construction accounting, including job cost reporting, WIP schedules, contract compliance, and project cost tracking, preferred.

·        Expertise with Yardi Voyager required.

·        Strong technical accounting knowledge including GAAP, real estate accounting, internal controls, and compliance).

·        Demonstrated success leading teams through growth, change, and continuous improvement

·        Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Reports to: Vice President of Finance

Department: Accounting & Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Location: Bellevue, WA

Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000, depending on experience.

Bonus: Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits:

·        Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

·        Financial protection through short/long-term disability, life, AD&D insurance

·        401(k) plan with company match of $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle

·        A paid time off program and paid holidays

·        Paid parental leave

Applicants must successfully pass a drug test and background check, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable state and local laws.