Property Controller

Property Controller
Location: Stamford, CT (100% in-office)
Salary: $120-130K

We are partnering with a privately held real estate investment firm to identify a Property Controller to support the accounting and financial reporting for an assigned portfolio of commercial properties.


What you'll be doing:

• This role is responsible for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparation of supporting schedules, financial statement review, variance analysis, and timely resolution of accounting issues

• Collaborate closely with internal accounting teams, property management, and external service providers, including independent CPA firms during annual audits

• Monitor cash flow activity and participate in the preparation of annual property- and fund-level budgets

• Review and approve property-level expenses including real estate taxes, insurance, and capital expenditures

• Oversee CAM and tax reconciliations, lease administration, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures

• Handle sales tax filings where applicable and support ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed

• With strong performance, this role offers opportunities for increased responsibility and career advancement

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience within the real estate industry ; retail property experience preferred but not required

• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles across GAAP, Tax, and Fair Value bases

• Experience with real estate accounting systems such as Yardi or MRI

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel , with working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint

• Comfortable adapting to new systems and supporting process improvements and technology implementations