Investment Real Estate Accounting Controller

Job Overview We are seeking a senior, in-house real estate accounting leader to own bookkeeping, accounting, and CPA coordination across a growing real estate platform with multiple properties, entities, and partnerships. This is not a junior role, not an outsourced relationship, and not a cleanup function. This role exists to provide clean, accurate, timely financial clarity so ownership can make better decisions and scale without surprises. Core Responsibilities 1. Full-Cycle Bookkeeping & Accounting Maintain complete, accurate books for: Individual properties Holding companies Partnerships / funds Perform and oversee: Bank and credit card reconciliations AP / AR Loan and debt tracking Capital contributions and distributions Own the monthly close process across all entities

Standard:

Books are CPA-ready at all times. 2.

Real Estate & Partnership Accounting Manage:

Capital accounts Partner allocations Distributions Refinances Owner loans vs. equity Coordinate depreciation and cost segregation inputs Ensure consistency across entities and properties Real estate accounting experience is required , not optional. 3. Internal Financial Reporting & Clarity Produce clear, readable financial reports Identify trends, anomalies, and drift Flag issues early — before they become problems Answer ownership questions directly and clearly This is an owner-facing role , not data entry. 4. CPA & Tax Coordination Prepare and deliver CPA-ready books and schedules Serve as primary interface with external CPAs Reduce CPA noise, cost, and rework Eliminate year-end surprises This role makes the CPA effective — it does not replace them. What This Role Is NOT Not a junior bookkeeper Not a property manager add-on Not a tax preparer Not an outsourced oversight role This person owns the numbers inside the business . Experience & Qualifications Required 7-12+ years accounting experience Direct real estate accounting experience Multi-entity and partnership accounting exposure Comfort interfacing with CPAs Strong judgment, discretion, and ownership mindset Preferred Controller or senior accounting experience Cost segregation exposure Syndication or fund accounting experience Familiarity with common real estate accounting systems Personal Attributes Calm, precise, and detail-oriented Comfortable pushing back when needed Able to explain numbers simply Trustworthy and discreet Not intimidated by complexity or ownership First 90 Days — Definition of Success 30 Days Understand full entity and property structure Assess current books and identify gaps Establish close cadence 60 Days Clean, normalized financials Standard reporting format in place CPA interaction streamlined 90 Days Predictable, accurate books High confidence in numbers No surprises Compensation $95,000 - $130,000 . Competitive and commensurate with experience. We pay for competence, clarity, and ownership .

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person