Controller

Role Title: Controller

Location: Nashua, NH (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Client Industry: Real Estate Investment

Compensation: $125,000 - 165,000

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Summary: We're hiring a Controller for the Property Management Group at a commercial real estate investment firm near Nashua, NH — a net-new role driven by company growth. This person will own full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of NNN government-leased properties, bridging property-level operations and corporate finance across budgeting, cash management, and audit/tax coordination, while leading a team of 3 (AP/AR and a GL Accountant). Yardi experience is required, CPA is preferred but not required, and government lease experience is a plus. It's a direct hire role with a base of $125k-$165k plus a discretionary bonus (recently $20k-$60k+), hybrid for local candidates (two days/week onsite). Ideal candidates bring strong technical accounting chops paired with a collaborative, relationship-driven leadership style.

Why It's Worth Your Time

• Lead financial oversight for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets with high visibility across operations and finance.
• Partner directly with property management and corporate finance to influence asset performance and investment outcomes.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, cash management, reporting, and compliance across a complex property portfolio.
• Drive process improvements, internal controls, and operational efficiencies within the accounting function.
• Build and develop a property accounting team while establishing scalable best practices.

What You'll Own

• Oversee full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of NNN government-leased properties.
• Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyze portfolio operating results and financial variances.
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes.
• Partner with property managers on lease administration, tenant billing, reconciliations, and financial performance.
• Manage property-level cash flow, collections, disbursements, and reserve balances.
• Maintain banking relationships and ensure proper segregation of funds.
• Implement and strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Supervise and develop property accounting staff.
• Establish standard operating procedures and drive process improvements.
• Coordinate audits, regulatory reviews, and tax reporting support.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience within commercial real estate.
• 3–5+ years of experience leading and developing accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of real estate accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with property management and accounting systems such as Yardi, MRI, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills with financial modeling experience.
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and US GAAP compliance.

Nice to Have

• CPA designation.
• Experience working within a real estate investment platform.
• Background supporting investor reporting and property-level allocations.
• Experience overseeing portfolios of NNN leased assets. xhyhwjd
• Proven success driving accounting process improvements and operational efficiencies.