Controller - Multifamily Property Management

Glass Ratner Advisory & Capital Group LLC is a leading provider of specialty professional and advisory services, including forensic accounting and litigation support, bankruptcy and restructuring, transaction support services, and retained executive searches. Glass Ratner works with law firms, lenders, private equity sponsors, and companies of all types on complex business challenges such as pursuing a fraud investigation or corporate litigation, planning and executing a major acquisition or divestiture, or managing through a business crisis or bankruptcy.

Glass Ratner employs approximately 200 team members located across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations for our real estate receivership practice and our property management portfolio. This role requires strong expertise in property management accounting, including budgeting, CAM reconciliations, owner reporting, cash management, cash flow forecasting and compliance. The Controller will lead the accounting team, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support leadership with strategic financial insights.

The position will manage the relationship with a third‑party firm that supports part of the portfolio for which we outsource accounting. In addition, the individual will participate in client calls as needed to review financial results. This is a full‑time Controller position located in Atlanta
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• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for all managed properties.
• Prepare and review financial statements, operating reports, and variance analyses.
• Ensure timely and accurate owner/investor reporting across all assets.
• Manage cash flow, banking activity, and daily accounting operations.

• Oversee rent rolls, tenant ledgers, and lease administration reconciliation.
• Supervise CAM (Common Area Maintenance) calculations and annual reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy of property‑level budgeting, forecasting, and pro forma models.
• Handle property tax filings, insurance tracking, and escrow compliance.
• Support financial components of property acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory guidelines, and company policies.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures for property operations.
• Coordinate and support annual audits and tax return preparation with external auditors.

• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team (AP, AR, Property Accountants).
• Ensure timely processing of payables, receivables, bank reconciliations, and tenant transactions.
• Establish clear expectations, workflows, and productivity standards.

• Oversee accounting system configuration and reporting (e.g. Yardi, App Folio, MRI, Real Page).
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting accuracy.
• Implement best practices in both corporate and property‑level accounting.

• Work closely with Property Managers, Regional Managers, and Operations leaders.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and Operations on compliance, vendor management, and budgeting.
• Provide financial guidance for capital projects, maintenance planning, and operational improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of accounting experience, with 3+ years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• 5+ years of experience in property management or real‑estate accounting required (multifamily, commercial, mixed‑use, REIT, or development).

• Strong knowledge of property management accounting cycles and revenue recognition.
• Proficiency in sophisticated real estate accounting software such as Yardi, App Folio, MRI, Real Page, or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with reporting/analytics tools.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to…