<p>Join a growing real estate investment and development platform where you'll have real ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to make an impact beyond traditional property accounting.</p><p>This role is ideal for an experienced Property Accountant or Senior Accountant who enjoys partnering with operations, solving problems, and helping drive the financial performance of a commercial real estate portfolio. <strong>If you are interested in learning more about this or any Robert Half opportunity, email your resume to Jim Meade at Robert Half and connect with me on LinkedIn.</strong></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Own the month-end close and financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis</li><li>Partner with Property Managers and Asset Managers to support budgeting, forecasting, and asset performance initiatives</li><li>Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing transactions, and portfolio onboarding activities</li><li>Prepare lender, ownership, investor, and audit reporting packages</li><li>Monitor cash activity, receivables, and key balance sheet accounts while ensuring strong internal controls</li><li>Serve as a trusted accounting resource for internal stakeholders across the organization</li><li>Help mentor junior team members and contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</strong></p><ul><li>Exposure to a sophisticated commercial real estate portfolio</li><li>Direct interaction with Asset Management and senior leadership</li><li>Opportunity to participate in acquisitions, financing, and strategic projects</li><li>Collaborative culture with strong leadership and career growth potential</li><li>Hybrid schedule with WFH Fridays</li></ul>
<p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our client, a mission oriented nonprofit organization, is seeking a Controller/Director of Accounting to lead its accounting and financial reporting functions. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, strengthening internal controls, supporting strategic initiatives, and providing executive leadership with meaningful financial insights to guide decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys combining hands-on financial management with strategic partnership across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Controller/Director of Accounting will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting support, audit coordination, compliance activities, and treasury functions. The position serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records while supporting the organization's long-term financial sustainability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Direct all aspects of the accounting function, including month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger management.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records while maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting activities related to payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and cash transactions.</li><li>Maintain a scalable accounting infrastructure capable of supporting organizational growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Financial Management</strong></p><ul><li>Provide leadership with meaningful financial insights, trends, and recommendations to support operational and strategic initiatives.</li><li>Assist in long-range planning efforts through forecasting, cash flow modeling, and financial analysis.</li><li>Evaluate financial performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and resource allocation.</li><li>Partner with department leaders to support planning, budgeting, and financial decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>Governance, Risk & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain a strong internal control environment designed to safeguard organizational assets and improve financial accountability.</li><li>Coordinate annual audits and serve as a primary liaison with external accounting partners.</li><li>Oversee regulatory reporting requirements and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.</li><li>Monitor compliance with funding, reporting, and operational requirements as applicable.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Manage, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.</li><li>Establish priorities, improve workflows, and create efficiencies across the department.</li><li>Serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership and key stakeholders.</li></ul>
<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>