Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

• Are you energized by working cross-functionally with ownership and operations to solve problems and drive results?
• Do you bring a mindset of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement?
• Do you take pride in building scalable processes and strong controls that enable long-term success?

Zalla Companies is a long-established real estate investment and operating firm with more than 50 years of history. They own and manage a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate assets, including office, industrial, retail, and medical offices, complemented by a growing portfolio of liquid securities and private investments. The organization is evolving toward a more streamlined, asset-focused model centered on the long-term stewardship of operating properties and financial capital.

This role is onsite at the office in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky and requires sound judgment, high discretion, and a genuine commitment to service, structure, and continuous improvement.

The Controller is the senior financial leader responsible for all accounting, financial reporting, and administrative functions across a multi-entity platform. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual leads a small internal team and works closely with ownership on both Company operations and family office coordination, ensuring discipline, transparency, and clarity across a diversified asset base. The Controller’s responsibilities include:

• Manage accounting for a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate assets including office, industrial, retail, and medical offices
• Oversee cash flow, banking relationships, and payroll and benefits administration
• Manage weekly cash activities including deposit accounts, lines of credit, disbursements, and receipts
• Manage the accounts receivable function, ensure that tenant payments are posted in a timely and accurate manner, resolve discrepancy items, and maintain strong relationships with property managers
• Manage the accounts payable function, ensure that vendor partners are paid in a timely and accurate manner, resolve discrepancy items, and maintain a strong partnership with vendors
• Prepare tax-based financial statements and management reports across real estate and investment entities
• Provide clear, timely financial insights and serve as the primary financial resource for the CEO
• Coordinate tax return preparation, supporting schedules, and external accounting relationships
• Lead and develop a team of two direct reports

• Monitor operating cash flow, common area maintenance (CAM) reconciliations, and portfolio performance across entities
• Maintain records of all the tenant improvements, building improvements, leasing commissions, and other capital renovations
• Lead annual operating budget process and forecasting activities
• Track and report on liquid securities and private investment activity
• Coordinate with property managers, fiduciaries, and financial advisors to ensure accurate, timely reporting

• Develop and maintain site-level financial reporting, including profitability, utilization metrics, and operational KPIs
• Develop and maintain reporting for trust expenses, distributions, and investment activity ensuring clarity and consistency for ownership and advisors
• Serve as the primary financial coordinator for ownership's personal and trust-related matters
• Coordinate owner and trust tax preparation, review, and timely payments
• Manage information flow with external legal, tax, and investment advisors

• Champion proficiency in MRI Software and Sage Accounting and leverage technology to drive efficiency and transparency
• Maintain well-organized digital records and…