Commercial Controller

Commercial Controller

The Commercial Controller is responsible for planning, coordinating, and reporting of the financial activities within the commercial portfolio (Office/Industrial/Retail), and ensuring the success and growth of associates through strong leadership and positive mentorship.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for the business sector
• Provide management to portfolio accounting team
• Development, analysis and interpretation of statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the business sector
• Manage month end closing and monthly preparation of financial statements
• Review of monthly financial statements
• Review of monthly bank reconciliations
• Manage business sector CAM reconciliation process and finalize reconciliations through the accounting system
• Manage business sector budgeting process and finalize budgets through the accounting system
• Manage business sector internal audits
• Provide the required reports of operations (including lender reporting) for the various entities of the business sector
• Train staff and recommend training requirements to keep the staff at the highest level of skill necessary to meet company needs and objectives
• Update the company's accounting processes and procedures identifying areas for improved efficiencies
• Monitoring and evaluating internal controls
• Champion the adoption of technology, automation, and AI-driven tools to improve reporting accuracy, workflow efficiency, and portfolio analytics
• Lead process improvement initiatives and drive thoughtful change management within the accounting team and across business partners
• Evaluate emerging systems, reporting tools, and data capabilities to enhance financial visibility and decision-making
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence

Job Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree; accounting major preferred
• CPA preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in the real estate industry with a focus on commercial product types
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience
• Yardi Voyager experience preferred
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting with a strong emphasis on analysis and reconciliation
• Strong organizational skills, communication skills, and problem-solving ability
• Strong work ethic
• Detail-Oriented
• Positive Attitude
• Exceptional software skills
• Solid leadership skills and ability to direct others
• Works effectively in a team environment through collaboration and partnership
• Troubleshooting problems and providing optimal solutions
• Ability to meet and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated comfort leveraging AI, automation, and financial technologies to streamline processes and improve insights
• Change-oriented mindset with the ability to lead teams through evolving systems, processes, and business strategies
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to challenge legacy processes in favor of more efficient, scalable solutions
• Strong analytical orientation with the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefit package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company-paid Life and Disability coverage
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Employee lease discounts available
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Career path and growth opportunities available
• Fun and team-oriented culture