57350623099 - Real Estate Accountant / Controller
Apply NowWe are looking for an experienced Accountant / Controller with a strong background in real estate finance and property accounting to oversee and manage our financial operations. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting across properties and entities, maintaining strong internal controls, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and providing leadership with clear financial insights to support investment and operational decisions. The ideal candidate has hands-on real estate accounting experience and understands the financial complexities of property management, development, leasing, and multi-entity structures. Key Responsibilities Real Estate Financial Oversight ● Oversee accounting operations across multiple properties and/or entities ● Manage property-level P&Ls, balance sheets, and cash flow statements ● Track rental income, CAM reconciliations, lease accounting, and tenant billing ● Monitor project budgets for developments, renovations, or capital improvements ● Ensure accurate revenue recognition related to leases and property agreements Reporting & Compliance ● Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements ● Maintain GAAP compliance and ensure proper lease accounting standards (ASC 842 if applicable) ● Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, lenders, and tax advisors ● Oversee property tax filings and regulatory compliance Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow ● Lead annual property-level budgeting and forecasting
● Monitor debt schedules, loan covenants, and lender reporting requirements ● Manage capital expenditure tracking and investment performance analysis ● Provide variance analysis and financial insights to ownership and leadership Systems & Process Optimization ● Implement and maintain internal financial controls ● Improve accounting processes for scalability and operational efficiency ● Oversee property management/accounting software (e.g., Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, Buildium, or similar) ● Develop dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into portfolio performance