Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

We're building a team of Controllers in Property Accounting for a high-growth, private real estate platform transforming how it manages financial operations at scale.

In this role, you'll lead financial reporting and accounting operations for a portfolio of 70-100 properties
, building and mentoring a talented team while partnering directly with our Chief Accounting Officer on enterprise financial strategy. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity during a period of significant modernization—a chance to standardize processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and shape how our properties contribute to organizational success.

This is more than a traditional property accounting role. It's a strategic leadership position where your expertise, team leadership, and vision for operational excellence will directly impact how we grow.

• Build and mentor an accounting team including an Assistant Controller, two Accounting Managers, and coordinate with outsourced accounting resources
• Drive professional development, set performance expectations, and foster accountability across your team
• Lead a function that's integral to our transformation strategy

• Direct all financial accounting, reporting, and compliance for your assigned property portfolio
• Oversee monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely consolidation of property-level results into corporate reporting
• Develop and maintain standardized accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across properties
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, variance analyses, and management reporting; provide insight on performance drivers and risks

• Leverage Yardi expertise to optimize financial reporting, consolidation, and management reporting capabilities
• Identify and recommend process improvements, automation opportunities, and operational efficiencies
• Support continuous transformation initiatives as the organization scales
• Contribute to property accounting standardization and best practices across the platform

• Partner with Corporate Accounting and FP&A on consolidation, reporting, and strategic financial analyses
• Coordinate with Internal Audit on control testing, remediation, and audit preparation
• Provide guidance and training to property finance teams on accounting standards and reporting protocols
• Conduct property visits to assess operations, financial controls, and team performance

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
• At least 3 years in property accounting, multi-location operations, or portfolio management
• Advanced proficiency with Yardi property management and accounting systems
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial statement consolidation, and internal controls
• Demonstrated experience building, leading, and mentoring accounting teams
• CPA or equivalent professional credential preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Experience with financial statement consolidation and SEC or REIT compliance
• Background implementing Yardi modules or system enhancements
• Experience leading financial transformation or modernization initiatives
• Familiarity with real estate investment operations or healthcare/senior living accounting

• multifamily, student housing, senior living, workforce housing, or hospitality

High-growth organization where your leadership will directly shape how accounting operates across a significant real estate platform. Real opportunity for impact and expanded responsibility.

You'll work with a Chief Accounting Officer and executive leadership team committed to building a world-class finance function. Not a siloed role—a true strategic partnership.

This is a "greenfield" opportunity to shape modern accounting practices during a period of significant organizational evolution. If you thrive during change and see transformation as an opportunity, this is your role.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid training and career growth opportunities
• Wellness-related benefits and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Chief Accounting Officer

Assistant Controller, Accounting Managers, outsourced accounting team

70-100 properties

Limited, as needed

Yardi (advanced proficiency required)