Property Controller

Soni Resources is partnering with a property management client near East Brunswick, NJ, on the search for a Property Controller.

The Property Controller will oversee the accounting operations and financial performance of a growing industrial and commercial real estate portfolio. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for full-cycle property accounting, financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, lease and CAM accounting, and strategic financial support for ownership and operations.

The ideal candidate is both detail-oriented and strategically minded, someone who can dive into the numbers, lead a small team, communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders, and bring a personable, collaborative presence to a family owned environment.

Responsibilities:

Property & Financial Accounting

• Lead full-cycle accounting for a 70 industrial/commercial portfolio (GL, AP, AR, cash).
• Manage month/quarter end close, including entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages.
• Perform variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting with property management and leasing.
• Manage forecasting tied to leasing, market shifts, and operational changes.
• Provide financial analysis to support asset management and ownership decisions.

Lease, CAM & Tenant Accounting

• Oversee lease abstraction, rent schedules, escalations, recoveries, and concessions.
• Manage CAM reconciliations and tenant billings.
• Monitor rent collections and AR aging; support collection efforts.

Operations & Team Leadership

• Oversee AP workflows, coding, approvals, and payment controls.
• Partner with property and leasing teams on daily financial/operational decisions.
• Supervise and develop two accountants plus admin support.
• Support tax workpapers, audits, lender requests, and process improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance.
• 8 years progressive accounting experience.
• Strong property accounting background.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, CAM, and lease accounting.
• Solid GAAP knowledge; advanced Excel.
• Strong communication skills for non-finance audiences.
• Hands-on, collaborative approach suited to a family-owned environment.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial/industrial real estate experience (strongly preferred).
• CPA or CPA progress.
• Experience supervising a small team.
• Strong analytical and process improvement mindset.

Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.

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