Controller

Controller Salary :

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Our client is a well-established, family-owned property management and construction organization with 150+ properties across its portfolio
• This is a key leadership role created due to the upcoming retirement of a long-tenured Controller, offering strong visibility and impact from day one
• The organization manages a diverse portfolio including Rural Development, HUD, and public housing properties, providing complex and meaningful accounting exposure
• Strong emphasis on culture, collaboration, and long-term succession planning as the business continues to evolve under the next generation of leadership
• Opportunity to directly influence accounting modernization, process improvements, and operational efficiency across a multi-entity structure
• High visibility role partnering closely with the CFO on budgeting, reporting, and strategic financial initiatives
• Exposure to both property management and construction/rehab accounting within a stable and growing organization
• Leadership team is open to change and actively looking for someone to challenge existing processes and improve speed and efficiency
• Hands-on leadership opportunity managing accounting operations across internal staff and outsourced property accounting resources
• Stable, on-site environment with flexibility as needed and strong internal support structure Key Responsibilities for the

Controller:

• Oversee accounting operations across 150+ properties, including oversight of accounting manager and outsourced property accounting team
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness across multiple entities
• Manage financial reporting for a diverse portfolio including HUD, Rural Development, and public housing programs
• Partner with CFO on annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Drive process improvements across accounting and reporting functions, improving efficiency and modernizing legacy processes
• Oversee Yardi system usage and ensure data integrity across property accounting operations
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, audit, and reporting requirements across housing programs
• Provide financial insight and reporting to support property performance and operational decision-making
• Support cash management, reconciliations, and internal control monitoring
• Lead and coordinate accounting staff, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and accountability across the function Qualifications for the

Controller:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least some leadership responsibility preferred
• Strong experience in property management accounting, ideally including Rural Development, HUD, or public housing
• Experience managing month-end close, financial reporting, and multi-entity accounting environments
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
• Experience with property management software (Yardi strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and challenge legacy workflows
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead teams and work cross-functionally
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, on-site, collaborative environment #LI-CB1 EB-5643495604