Controller / Director of Finance - Real Estate

Controller / Director of Finance - Real Estate (Commercial & Residential) Boutique, Boston-based Real Estate Investment & Development company is hiring of a Controller / Director of Finance to add to the team. This role will oversee the Accounting & Finance verticals for the organization, including a blend of GL oversight & involvement in financial modeling both for corporate as well as specific deals-related activity. Highlights: Strong base pay

• bonus
• additional variable comp

High-visibility role Fantastic team Responsibilities: Proactively manage day-to-day financial operations and contribute to the overall success of the organization Oversee all accounting and financial functions within the firm Responsible for management, mentorship, and development of a small accounting / finance team Responsible for financial modeling for corporate and specific deals-related activity Supervise accounts payable, bookkeeping, bill payments, and financial record organization Participate in key decision-making as a member of the management team Develop policies and procedures to improve performance and reduce risk Prepare monthly financial statements and analysis for each property under management Responsible for managing relationships with both internal and external business partners Oversee and manage the organization's financial operations and provide guidance to ensure financial stabilityDevelop financial models to identify and assess financial risk Prepare and present financial reports to executive management Monitor and review budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes Develop and maintain internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting Support the organization's cash flow management Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 12+ years of accounting experience within Real Estate (ideally a blend of commercial & residential) Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and financial reporting Experience overseeing accounts payable operations, vendor management, invoice processing, and payment workflows Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities Knowledge of partnership taxation, partnership returns, K-1 reporting, and related tax concepts Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner with employees across finance, operations, investment, and corporate functions Experience developing accounting policies, procedures, and internal financial controls Familiarity with treasury operations, banking platforms, and cash management processes Demonstrated interest in leveraging technology and automation to improve accounting processes #J-18808-Ljbffr SDL Search Partners