Controller

Controller - Real Estate Property Management [Reston | in-office]Are you a hands-on small company Controller who thrives in a collaborative environment and understands the fast-moving demands of real estate property management? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established organization where you can make a visible impact across accounting, reporting, compliance, cash management, and team leadership.

We are seeking an experienced Controller to partner closely with the President and oversee the day-to-day financial management and tax-related activities of a diverse real estate portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on property management accounting experience, a proactive leadership style, and the ability to operate effectively in a small company setting where versatility, accountability, and sound judgment are essential.

Why This Role Stands OutHigh-impact leadership role with direct partnership to executive managementOpportunity to oversee accounting and financial operations across a multi-property residential portfolioVisible role in a stable, team-oriented organization with a people-first cultureIdeal for a Controller from a small company environment who enjoys wearing multiple hats, being hands-on, and driving operational excellenceKey ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic and day-to-day oversight of financial operations across multiple residential propertiesLead financial reporting, including monthly general ledgers, budget-to-actual reporting, cash balance reporting, and financial statementsManage cash flow activities, including certificate of deposit renewals and cash management strategies to optimize interest incomeReview financial information across multiple entities, including partnerships, S-corps, trusts, and nonprofit-related activityCoordinate with external accounting firms on audit and tax matters, including review of annual audit and review statementsReview a variety of federal and state tax filings, including partnership, individual, corporate, trust, and nonprofit returnsOversee filing of information returns such as 1099s, 1098s, 1095-B, and related reportingReview payroll and vendor payments and coordinate retirement plan contributionsSupport compliance with municipal, regulatory, and government agency requirements, including licensing, registrations, and HUD-related submissionsPartner with property management teams on rent increases, subsidy documentation, rental applications, lease production, and related reportingMaintain rent increase schedules and coordinate insurance renewalsOversee key administrative functions related to payroll systems and IT coordinationLead, mentor, and support accounting staff and provide additional support to property teams as needed