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Controller
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An Assistant Controller assists the controller in managing the cash flows and financial activities of an organization. Assists in the development of budgets, regulatory and tax compliance, staff development and other accounting and financial duties.
$143,864 / year median in Arizona
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Controller Confidential Scottsdale, AZ Job Details Full-time $130,000 - $160,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Tooling Partnership tax expertise Consolidated financial statement preparation Team development Hiring Attention to detail Accounting Managing accounting teams Accounting experience within real estate Full Job Description We are hiring a Controller to own corporate and property accounting across a multi-entity multifamily portfolio. You will run the monthly close, consolidations, and partnership accounting, lead the annual audit, and keep policies and internal controls current as the portfolio grows. You will lead two managers and build the team beneath them. This role is as much leadership as technical work: you will develop people, plan around problems before they reach the close, and use automation and support staff to grow output without growing headcount. Key Performance Outcomes Key Responsibilities Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for all corporate and property-level entities, delivering finalized reporting packages within 15 calendar days of month-end. Produce lender compliant financial statements, consolidations, and partnership accounting across a multi-entity ownership structure. Lead the annual financial statement audits and reviews, serving as primary liaison to external auditors. Establish, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls so that the close runs the same way every month. Lead, develop, and hold accountable the Property Assistant Controller and Corporate Accounting Manager, and the accounting team beneath them. Upgrade the accounting bench through hiring, onboarding, and coaching, building toward a team of A players. Drive automation and process improvement, using AI tooling and support staff to grow output without proportional headcount growth. Improve the quality of property-level reporting so that packages are correct on first delivery and are not reissued. Support acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancings from an accounting and reporting perspective, including entity setup and opening balance sheets. Partner with the Chief Financial Officer on budgeting, forecasting, and the reporting requirements of lenders and investors. Required Qualifications 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including time as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or equivalent. Multifamily real estate accounting experience. Multi-entity and fund-structure accounting experience, including consolidations and partnership accounting. Proven experience leading an accounting team, including managing people who themselves manage others. Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in a high-volume, deadline-driven close environment. Preferred Qualifications Entrata experience Experience introducing automation or offshore support into an accounting function. Compensation & Benefits $130,000 - $160,000 base, commensurate with experience, plus eligible for annual discretionary bonus. Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off. On-site in Scottsdale with direct access to company leadership.