Our client, a well-established and growing real estate development company in Gaithersburg, MD is looking for an up and comping Controller to join their company. This position plays a critical leadership role in overseeing all financial operations of the organization, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance across accounting, reporting, and internal controls. The person holding this position is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting functions, preparing consolidated financial statements, and supporting strategic decision-making through financial analysis and reporting. As a key member of the management team, the Controller will work closely with executive leadership to guide fiscal planning, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain strong financial health across multiple real estate development projects and affiliated entities. The ideal candidate will work closely with the executive team to ensure that the company remains financially healthy and adheres to good financial and accounting practices. Key Responsibilities:▪ Overseeing the organization’s daily accounting functions ▪ Managing the accounting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable departments▪ Communicating regularly with (and reporting to) the EVP▪ Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements▪ Coordinating activities of external auditors▪ Managing insurance needs▪ Coordinating and preparing tax schedules and reports ▪ Oversee debt compliance▪ Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes▪ Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance▪ Hiring, training and retaining accounting staff Qualifications:▪ BA or BS degree in accounting, finance or business from an accredited university. ▪ An active CPA license.▪ Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience working in a public accounting firm doing either tax or audit for real estate clients OR in-house with a real estate company. ▪ Ability to analyze financial issues and provide practical solutions.▪ Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.▪ Strong ethical standards and a commitment to professional integrity.▪ Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. This position is 5 days/week in the office in Gaithersburg, MD and the comp range is 140-160K in base salary with bonus potential and full benefits. To apply to this Real Estate Controller role please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035.

Commercial Real Estate, Month End Close, Consolidated Financial Statements, Tax Preparation, IRS Form 1065, General Ledger, Sage 100, Journal Entries, Debt Compliance

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Gaithersburg, MD
onsite
Permanent
140000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
Our client, a well-established and growing real estate development company in Gaithersburg, MD is looking for an up and comping Controller to join their company. This position plays a critical leadership role in overseeing all financial operations of the organization, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance across accounting, reporting, and internal controls. The person holding this position is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting functions, preparing consolidated financial statements, and supporting strategic decision-making through financial analysis and reporting. As a key member of the management team, the Controller will work closely with executive leadership to guide fiscal planning, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain strong financial health across multiple real estate development projects and affiliated entities. The ideal candidate will work closely with the executive team to ensure that the company remains financially healthy and adheres to good financial and accounting practices. Key Responsibilities:▪ Overseeing the organization’s daily accounting functions ▪ Managing the accounting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable departments▪ Communicating regularly with (and reporting to) the EVP▪ Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements▪ Coordinating activities of external auditors▪ Managing insurance needs▪ Coordinating and preparing tax schedules and reports ▪ Oversee debt compliance▪ Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes▪ Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance▪ Hiring, training and retaining accounting staff Qualifications:▪ BA or BS degree in accounting, finance or business from an accredited university. ▪ An active CPA license.▪ Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience working in a public accounting firm doing either tax or audit for real estate clients OR in-house with a real estate company. ▪ Ability to analyze financial issues and provide practical solutions.▪ Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.▪ Strong ethical standards and a commitment to professional integrity.▪ Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. This position is 5 days/week in the office in Gaithersburg, MD and the comp range is 140-160K in base salary with bonus potential and full benefits. To apply to this Real Estate Controller role please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035.
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