Controller

Job Description

Position Overview 

We are seeking an experienced Controller/Accounting Manager to oversee our financial operations across a complex multi-entity structure. This role will manage accounting functions for 3 operating companies and over 40 real estate entities, requiring the ability to seamlessly navigate between entities while maintaining accurate records and compliance for each. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, exceptional organizational abilities, experience with multi-entity accounting, and the leadership skills to supervise our accounting team. 

Key Responsibilities 

Financial Reporting & Compliance 

• Prepare accurate quarterly financial statements for 3 operating entities and over 40 real estate entities in accordance with GAAP 

• Coordinate and oversee year-end tax preparation with external accountants across all entities 

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes for multiple entities simultaneously 

• Maintain separate books and records for each entity while ensuring consistency in accounting policies 

Team Leadership 

• Supervise and mentor bookkeeper, providing guidance and delegating tasks effectively 

• Review and approve work completed by accounting staff 

• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment 

Accounting Operations 

• Post accounts payable transactions across all entities and ensure proper expense coding and classification for each 

• Post accounts receivable transactions and monitor customer accounts for operating entities 

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations for all entities 

• Maintain accurate and organized general ledgers for 40+ entities 

• Track and properly allocate shared expenses across entities 

Financial Planning & Analysis 

• Oversee the annual budgeting process across all entities and coordinate with department heads 

• Project and monitor cash flow across operating and real estate entities to ensure adequate liquidity 

• Provide consolidated and entity-level cash management recommendations to leadership 

• Manage complex intercompany transactions and notes between 40+ entities, ensuring proper documentation, reconciliation, and elimination entries 

• Monitor intercompany balances and ensure timely settlement of intercompany accounts 

Process Improvement 

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes across multiple entities and improve efficiency 

• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets across all entities 

• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards for each entity 

• Develop systems and procedures to efficiently manage high-volume multi-entity accounting 

Multi-Entity Management 

• Seamlessly navigate between 3 operating companies and 40+ real estate entities daily 

• Maintain organizational systems to track deadlines, requirements, and activities across all entities 

• Ensure proper segregation and accurate record-keeping for each individual entity 

• Coordinate entity-specific compliance requirements and reporting deadlines 

Required Qualifications 

• Number of years of progressive accounting experience 

• Proven experience managing accounting for multiple legal entities (10+ entities preferred) 

• Experience with real estate accounting and property management financials strongly preferred 

• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience 

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation 

• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel 

• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations 

• Solid understanding of budgeting and cash flow management across multiple entities 

• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities across numerous entities 

• Strong attention to detail with ability to maintain accuracy in high-volume, complex environment 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal 

• Ability to work independently and take initiative 

Qualifications 

• CPA certification 

• Experience with Rentmanager & QuickBooks  

• Experience managing consolidated financial reporting for multiple entities 

• Knowledge of tax preparation and planning for real estate entities 

• Experience managing intercompany accounting in a multi-entity environment (40+ entities highly valued) 

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling) 

• Understanding of real estate partnership structures, K-1 preparation, and property-level accounting 

• Experience with entity management software or multi-entity ERP systems 

• Background in real estate investment, development, or property management 

Competencies 

• Leadership and team development 

• Extreme accuracy and attention to detail in complex environments 

• Superior time management and ability to meet multiple concurrent deadlines 

• Strategic thinking and business acumen 

• Integrity and ethical standards 

• Adaptability and continuous learning mindset 

• Systems-oriented thinking and process development 

• Ability to shift focus rapidly between different entities and priorities 

• Strong organizational and documentation skills 

Requirements

This is a full time role

Up to $20/hr

100% Remote