Commercial Real Estate Controller

Commercial Real Estate Controller

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Controller to lead financial operations, oversee property-level accounting, and improve reporting accuracy and process efficiency. This position is ideal for a results-driven accounting professional with deep real estate expertise who’s ready to take full ownership of the firm’s accounting function and advance into a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role, this is a great opportunity for long-term advancement at a successful firm in Boston.

Why This Job Is Awesome:

• Compensation: Competitive base salary up to $180,000, plus 20% bonus
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Hybrid Flexibility: Work 3 days in-office and 2 days remotely each week
• Career Growth: Clear pathway to promotion into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role as the organization scales
• Culture: Supportive, collaborative, and flexible team environment that values professional growth and work-life balance

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage both internal and third-party property accounting teams, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and process improvement across all accounting functions
• Oversee monthly property-level financials including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, variance analysis, capital and TI project tracking, and cash flow projections
• Prepare and review annual budgets, semi-annual forecasts, and detailed year-end work papers to support tax filings and audits
• Manage property-level treasury operations, cash management, and job cost accounting for development projects
• Support acquisitions and dispositions by coordinating financial due diligence and providing key accounting documentation
• Oversee annual CAM and real estate tax budgets, reconciliations, and assist in implementing new accounting systems and process enhancements

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in real estate accounting or finance
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Strong proficiency in Excel and real estate accounting systems such as Yardi, MRI, and AvidXchange
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with investors, external partners, and internal teams

Preferred:

• Public accounting background
• Expert knowledge of commercial real estate accounting practices
• CPA license and/or advanced degree in Accounting or Business

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