{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9a8619eb05f290bf0559f824","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9a8619eb05f290bf0559f824","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9a8619eb05f290bf0559f824","title":"Controller","description":"Controller\r\nThis is a hybrid role (3 days in-office).\r\nCompensation: $150-170k + 10-15% bonus, depending on related expertise.\r\nThe Controller will lead day-to-day accounting operations for our commercial/retail real estate portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with income tax-basis accounting standards and lender/investor requirements.\r\nThis role partners closely with the CFO on financial strategy while managing a team of two Senior Accountants and owning the monthly close, property-level reporting, and compliance processes.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nFinancial Reporting & Close\r\nOwn the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across the property portfolio and corporate entities\r\nPrepare consolidated financial statements, property-level P&Ls, and variance analyses for the CFO and ownership/investors\r\nEnsure accurate accounting for CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, depreciation, and capital expenditures on an income tax basis\r\nReview and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules prepared by the team\r\nManage, mentor, and develop two Senior Accountants, including workload allocation, performance reviews, and professional growth\r\nEstablish and document accounting procedures and review checklists to ensure consistency across properties\r\nServe as the escalation point for complex accounting issues raised by the team\r\nTeam Leadership\r\nManage, mentor, and develop two Senior Accountants, including workload allocation, performance reviews, and professional growth\r\nEstablish and document accounting procedures and review checklists to ensure consistency across properties\r\nServe as the escalation point for complex accounting issues raised by the team\r\nControls & Compliance\r\nMaintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting across the portfolio\r\nServe as primary liaison for tax preparers and lender reporting requirements\r\nEnsure compliance with loan covenants, partnership agreements, and investor reporting obligations\r\nOversee property tax, insurance, and 1099 reporting processes\r\nProcess & Systems\r\nIdentify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the accounting function\r\nOwn the chart of accounts and property accounting system administration (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or similar)\r\nSupport budgeting, forecasting, and cash management in partnership with the CFO\r\nBusiness Partnership\r\nProvide the CFO with financial analysis and ad hoc reporting to support acquisition due diligence, refinancing, and dispositions\r\nCollaborate with property management and asset management teams on operational and financial questions\r\nQualifications\r\nBS/BS in Accounting or Finance\r\nCPA preferred\r\n7+ years of progressive accounting experience required\r\n2+ years in a supervisory/management role required\r\nCommercial real estate accounting experience required (CAM reconciliations, multi-entity/property consolidations, income tax-basis reporting) required\r\nKnowledge of income tax-basis accounting principles as applied to real estate is preferred\r\nProficiency with property accounting software (Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or similar) and advanced Excel skills are preferred\r\nExperience managing lender and investor reporting cycles preferred\r\nStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines across a portfolio of properties are required\r\nExcellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team are required\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"HRB","rawCompany":"hrb","city":"Silver Spring","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-25T00:31:55.114Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"531312","title":"Nonresidential Property Managers","slug":"nonresidential-property-managers"},{"code":"531311","title":"Residential Property Managers","slug":"residential-property-managers"},{"code":"531390","title":"Other Activities Related to Real Estate","slug":"other-activities-related-to-real-estate"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Controller\r\nThis is a hybrid role (3 days in-office).\r\nCompensation: $150-170k + 10-15% bonus, depending on related expertise.\r\nThe Controller will lead day-to-day accounting operations for our commercial/retail real estate portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with income tax-basis accounting standards and lender/investor requirements.\r\nThis role partners closely with the CFO on financial strategy while managing a team of two Senior Accountants and owning the monthly close, property-level reporting, and compliance processes.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nFinancial Reporting & Close\r\nOwn the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across the property portfolio and corporate entities\r\nPrepare consolidated financial statements, property-level P&Ls, and variance analyses for the CFO and ownership/investors\r\nEnsure accurate accounting for CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, depreciation, and capital expenditures on an income tax basis\r\nReview and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules prepared by the team\r\nManage, mentor, and develop two Senior Accountants, including workload allocation, performance reviews, and professional growth\r\nEstablish and document accounting procedures and review checklists to ensure consistency across properties\r\nServe as the escalation point for complex accounting issues raised by the team\r\nTeam Leadership\r\nManage, mentor, and develop two Senior Accountants, including workload allocation, performance reviews, and professional growth\r\nEstablish and document accounting procedures and review checklists to ensure consistency across properties\r\nServe as the escalation point for complex accounting issues raised by the team\r\nControls & Compliance\r\nMaintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting across the portfolio\r\nServe as primary liaison for tax preparers and lender reporting requirements\r\nEnsure compliance with loan covenants, partnership agreements, and investor reporting obligations\r\nOversee property tax, insurance, and 1099 reporting processes\r\nProcess & Systems\r\nIdentify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the accounting function\r\nOwn the chart of accounts and property accounting system administration (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or similar)\r\nSupport budgeting, forecasting, and cash management in partnership with the CFO\r\nBusiness Partnership\r\nProvide the CFO with financial analysis and ad hoc reporting to support acquisition due diligence, refinancing, and dispositions\r\nCollaborate with property management and asset management teams on operational and financial questions\r\nQualifications\r\nBS/BS in Accounting or Finance\r\nCPA preferred\r\n7+ years of progressive accounting experience required\r\n2+ years in a supervisory/management role required\r\nCommercial real estate accounting experience required (CAM reconciliations, multi-entity/property consolidations, income tax-basis reporting) required\r\nKnowledge of income tax-basis accounting principles as applied to real estate is preferred\r\nProficiency with property accounting software (Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or similar) and advanced Excel skills are preferred\r\nExperience managing lender and investor reporting cycles preferred\r\nStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines across a portfolio of properties are required\r\nExcellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team are required\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-25T00:31:55.114Z","dateModified":"2026-07-25T00:31:55.114Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"HRB","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Silver Spring","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"9a8619eb05f290bf0559f824"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9a8619eb05f290bf0559f824"}}