Real Estate Controller - path to CFO

Our client, a stable and growing commercial real estate company, is hiring a Real Estate Controller to join its collaborative accounting team. This is a hands‑on leadership role with significant visibility and a clear succession path to CFO over the next several years.
*** 100% onsite***

• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes for a portfolio of commercial properties.
• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Coordinate annual tenant reconciliations and support property management operations.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Leverage Yardi Voyager to improve reporting and automate processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and strengthen accounting policies and controls.
• Support acquisitions, development projects, and other strategic initiatives.

• 8+ years of progressive real estate accounting experience.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Yardi Voyager
  ; advanced knowledge preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and commercial property accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.

• Clear path to CFO as part of a long‑term succession plan.
• Exposure to acquisitions, development, and expansion initiatives.
• Tight‑knit accounting team within a family‑owned environment.
• Excellent work/life balance with typical hours of 9–5.
• Flexible summer schedule with remote work and early Fridays every other week.
• Strong benefits package, including 401(k) match and company‑paid healthcare contributions.