Controller

Description: We are a privately held multi-family real estate development and property management company with over 10,000 units under management and development across multiple states. We specialize in acquisition, development, construction, leasing and long-term asset management. We are seeking a controller to lead our accounting operations and support executive leadership with accurate and timely financial insights. The controller will oversee all accounting functions for a multi-entity real estate portfolio, including financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented leader who is passionate about real estate and property management. This role will report directly to executive leadership and manage a small accounting team. Requirements: · Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple entities. · Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations. · Manage multi-entity and consolidated financial reporting. · Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies. Real Estate Accounting · Review and approve operating expense calculations. · Monitor rent rolls for accuracy. · Coordinate with property managers and asset managers on budget-to-actual performance. Budgeting & Forecasting · Lead the annual budgeting process across the entire portfolio. · Build forecasting models for cash flow, capital expenditures, and portfolio performance. · Assist leadership with long-range planning, financial scenarios, and lender reporting packages. Cash Management · Manage day-to-day cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury functions. · Oversee and support accounts payable team, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments, vendor compliance, and support property managers and asset managers develop and grow vendor relationships. · Oversee and support accounts receivable team, ensuring timely and complete resident payments, monitor tenant receivables, collections, and lease compliance billing. Team Leadership & Systems · Supervise accounting staff; provide coaching, training, and workflow oversight. · Oversee and improve internal controls, processes, and financial procedures. Audit, Tax & Compliance · Manage multiple property-level annual audits with external CPA firms – HUD / REAC experience a plus. · Assist and manage portfolio-wide annual tax return preparation with external CPA firms – LIHTC experience a plus. · Prepare lender compliance packages, financial covenants, and reporting. · Maintain compliance with state and federal reporting requirements. Qualifications · Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required · 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience · Real estate accounting experience required – residential preferred. · Strong understanding of cash-basis and GAAP reporting. · Experience with Yardi or similar property management software · Strong leadership skills with prior supervisory experience. · Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Compensation & Benefits · Competitive salary (based on experience). · Health, dental, vision insurance · 401(k) with company match · Paid time off and holidays. · Flexible mixed in-person and remote work environment. Job type: Full-time Job Location: Philadelphia, PA Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year PM19 PI42cb222443cc-25448-40263917a25371ca-cde7-4fb6-ba87-2cf40b156c8b

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