<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>The role offers significant visibility across the organization and exposure to budgeting, forecasting, leasing activity, acquisitions, dispositions, lender reporting, and portfolio performance analysis.</p><p>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</p><ul><li>Join a highly respected publicly traded real estate platform</li><li>Work alongside a talented team with many former public accounting professionals</li><li>Strong employee retention and collaborative culture</li><li>High visibility role partnering with Property Management and Asset Management</li><li>Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, acquisitions, financings, and portfolio strategy</li><li>Opportunity to supervise and mentor team members</li><li>Stable organization with long-term career growth opportunities</li><li>Strong benefits and quality of life</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead the financial reporting and accounting activities for an assigned portfolio of commercial real estate assets</li><li>Review monthly operating results, leasing activity, receivables, and key portfolio performance metrics</li><li>Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting</li><li>Review lease agreements and assess accounting implications, tenant obligations, and revenue recognition matters</li><li>Monitor balance sheet accounts, internal controls, and SOX compliance requirements</li><li>Partner with Property Managers and Asset Managers to support operational and strategic decision-making</li><li>Support acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and due diligence activities</li><li>Prepare audit workpapers and support external audit requirements</li><li>Review, mentor, and supervise at least one accounting professional</li></ul><p><br></p>

<ul><li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in Accounting or related field</li><li>CPA preferred</li><li>4+ years of progressive accounting experience</li><li>Commercial real estate or property accounting experience preferred</li><li>Public accounting experience with commercial real estate clients or direct property accounting experience preferred but not required</li><li>Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and month-end close</li><li>Working knowledge of GAAP and SOX controls</li><li>Yardi experience preferred</li><li>Strong Excel, analytical, and communication skills</li></ul><p><br></p>

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