Controller

Description

Christie's International Real Estate Emerald Coast (CIREEC) is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and trustworthy Bookkeeper / Controller to oversee all financial operations of our luxury real estate brokerage. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring compliance with brokerage accounting standards, and delivering financial reporting to ownership.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and understands the complexities of real estate brokerage accounting, including commission structures, escrow/trust account oversight, vendor payments, and financial forecasting. This position plays a critical role in supporting CIREEC's continued growth by ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strong internal controls.

Responsibilities

$44

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or controller experience
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and reporting practices
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage confidential financial information with discretion
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in luxury real estate brokerage operations
• Experience working with high-volume transaction environments
• Experience supporting rapidly growing companies