Portfolio Controller

Description

My client, a publicly traded real estate investment company is seeking a Portfolio Controller to oversee the financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational accounting activities for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property accounting professional or a public accountant with commercial real estate experience who is looking to move beyond traditional accounting and become a true business partner to Property Management and Asset Management teams.

The role offers significant visibility across the organization and exposure to budgeting, forecasting, leasing activity, acquisitions, dispositions, lender reporting, and portfolio performance analysis.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a highly respected publicly traded real estate platform

• Work alongside a talented team with many former public accounting professionals

• Strong employee retention and collaborative culture

• High visibility role partnering with Property Management and Asset Management

• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, acquisitions, financings, and portfolio strategy

• Opportunity to supervise and mentor team members

• Stable organization with long-term career growth opportunities

• Strong benefits and quality of life

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial reporting and accounting activities for an assigned portfolio of commercial real estate assets

• Review monthly operating results, leasing activity, receivables, and key portfolio performance metrics

• Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting

• Review lease agreements and assess accounting implications, tenant obligations, and revenue recognition matters

• Monitor balance sheet accounts, internal controls, and SOX compliance requirements

• Partner with Property Managers and Asset Managers to support operational and strategic decision-making

• Support acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and due diligence activities

• Prepare audit workpapers and support external audit requirements

• Review, mentor, and supervise at least one accounting professional

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

• CPA preferred

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Commercial real estate or property accounting experience preferred

• Public accounting experience with commercial real estate clients or direct property accounting experience preferred but not required

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and month-end close

• Working knowledge of GAAP and SOX controls

• Yardi experience preferred

• Strong Excel, analytical, and communication skills

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