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Controller / Director of Finance - Real Estate (Commercial & Residential)
Boutique, Boston-based Real Estate Investment & Development company is hiring of a Controller / Director of Finance to add to the team. This role will oversee the Accounting & Finance verticals for the organization, including a blend of GL oversight & involvement in financial modeling both for corporate as well as specific deals-related activity.
Highlights:
- Strong base pay
- bonus
- 100% paid health care
- additional variable comp
- High-visibility role
- Fantastic team
Responsibilities:
- Proactively manage day-to-day financial operations and contribute to the overall success of the organization
- Oversee all accounting and financial functions within the firm
- Responsible for management, mentorship, and development of a small accounting / finance team
- Responsible for financial modeling for corporate and specific deals-related activity
- Supervise accounts payable, bookkeeping, bill payments, and financial record organization
- Participate in key decision-making as a member of the management team
- Develop policies and procedures to improve performance and reduce risk
- Prepare monthly financial statements and analysis for each property under management
- Responsible for managing relationships with both internal and external business partners
- Oversee and manage the organization's financial operations and provide guidance to ensure financial stability
- Develop financial models to identify and assess financial risk
- Prepare and present financial reports to executive management
- Monitor and review budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
- Develop and maintain internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Support the organization's cash flow management
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 12 years of accounting experience within Real Estate (ideally a blend of commercial & residential)
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and financial reporting
- Experience overseeing accounts payable operations, vendor management, invoice processing, and payment workflows
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
- Knowledge of partnership taxation, partnership returns, K-1 reporting, and related tax concepts
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner with employees across finance, operations, investment, and corporate functions
- Experience developing accounting policies, procedures, and internal financial controls
- Familiarity with treasury operations, banking platforms, and cash management processes
- Demonstrated interest in leveraging technology and automation to improve accounting processes