Financial Controller

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: On Site - Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: $120,000-$140,000

About The Opportunity:

Be a driving force within a dynamic and rapidly expanding company in the real estate sector, specializing in investment, development, and asset management across a range of property types. Our client is committed to disciplined investing, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. This is a highly visible role that offers a unique opportunity to shape an institutional-grade finance organization, support ongoing portfolio growth, and partner closely with executive leadership on strategic initiatives. As Financial Controller, you’ll join a fast-paced environment where you will directly impact the continued success and scaling of the firm’s finance and accounting capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple legal entities.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and executive finance reports to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Manage accounting for a diversified real estate portfolio, including acquisition and development project accounting, dispositions, and joint ventures.
• Direct and develop a growing accounting team, establishing scalable processes and high-performance standards.
• Coordinate annual audits and maintain relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and lenders.
• Design and strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance with lender, investor, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning, supporting acquisitions and capital markets activities.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6 years of progressive accounting experience, at least 3 in a leadership capacity.
• Strong real estate accounting background within a developer, owner/operator, REIT, or institutional investment firm.
• Expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and managing internal controls.
• Experience overseeing multi-entity, multi-property accounting structures and teams.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and hands-on use of ERP/accounting platforms.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA accreditation.
• Public accounting experience, particularly with real estate clients.
• Experience with platforms such as Yardi, MRI, NetSuite, or Sage Intacct.
• Background in institutional or private equity-backed real estate environments.
• Deep knowledge of development, partnership, and joint venture accounting.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with executives, lenders, and institutional investors.