Controller at NW Recruiting Partners Controller at NW Recruiting Partners in Lakewood, Washington Posted in 10 days ago.

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full-time Controller - Property Management / Real Estate Tacoma, WA (in-office) Our client is a long-established, family-owned real estate and property management company with both a substantial residential portfolio and a complex mix of family-owned entities, trusts, and investments. They are seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting across the organization. This is a rare succession opportunity offering meaningful transition support and the chance to become a trusted financial partner to the owners. The ideal candidate brings strong real estate accounting experience, practical tax knowledge, and sound judgment.

Controller Responsibilities:

Oversee accounting and financial reporting for the property management business, family office, trusts, holding companies, property-owning entities, and related investments. Lead the accounting team, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent financial information across the organization. Review monthly financial statements for a substantial residential portfolio and its related property entities, investigating variances, unusual activity, and accounting issues. Oversee monthly reporting and cash activity for trusts and investment entities, including distributions and underlying asset activity. Ensure capital improvements and other property expenditures are properly classified and accounted for. Coordinate with outside tax accountants and advisors, preparing and reviewing returns, reports, supporting schedules, and other required information. Provide additional oversight during tax season and ensure readiness for annual tax and reporting requirements. Serve as an accounting and financial resource to property management clients and internal teams. Evaluate processes and controls to improve accuracy, efficiency, documentation, and consistency.

Controller Qualifications:

7+ years of progressive accounting experience in real estate, property management, family office, or a complex multi-entity environment. Strong property accounting experience, including financial reporting, capital improvements, capitalization, and depreciation. Experience overseeing multiple properties, entities, partnerships, trusts, and investments. Working tax knowledge and experience partnering with outside CPAs and advisors. Experience reviewing financial statements, investigating discrepancies, and resolving accounting issues. Proven leadership of accounting and transactional staff. Sound judgment, discretion, and comfort working closely with ownership. Ability to balance hands-on accounting with higher-level financial oversight. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred, CPA or CMA a plus.

Company Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision 401(k) with matching PTO, sick and holiday pay

Compensation:

$150K - $200K (DOE) www.nwrecruitingpartners.com