Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations for a growing portfolio of commercial real estate assets in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This role will oversee the accuracy of property financials, strengthen reporting processes, and support strategic decisions through reliable analysis and operational insight. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial real estate accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach, and the ability to create scalable practices in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycle for multiple property entities, ensuring complete and accurate financial reporting.
• Review general ledger activity, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations to maintain the integrity of property and consolidated results.
• Produce operating reports, variance analyses, and financial packages for leadership, investors, and lending partners.
• Oversee tenant invoicing, recovery calculations, and common area maintenance reconciliations while supporting accurate rent roll administration.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting activities with asset management and property operations teams across the portfolio.
• Manage accounts payable, receivables, collections support, and cash oversight for operating, reserve, and escrow accounts.
• Maintain lease-related accounting data, including escalations and charge structures, so that contractual terms are properly reflected in financial records.
• Develop internal controls, accounting procedures, and workflow standards that support growth and consistency across the organization.
• Partner with external accountants, auditors, and lenders on compliance reporting, audits, tax support, loan requirements, and draw processes.
• Support acquisitions, refinancings, and dispositions by leading accounting setup, reporting readiness, and process improvements.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience with meaningful exposure to commercial real estate or property accounting environments.
• Working knowledge of multi-entity accounting, property financial statements, tenant recoveries, and lease-related accounting processes.
• Experience using property management or real estate accounting platforms such as Yardi, AppFolio, or comparable systems.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze data and prepare clear financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, reconciliations, cash management, and month-end close procedures.
• Ability to build structure, improve processes, and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders in a growing business.