Controller

Talent Edge Recruiting; Lima Metropolitana; On-site; PEN 530,035 - 600,706; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus structure

Great location with parking garage

Job summary

A real estate investment firm is seeking a Senior Controller to lead accounting operations for its portfolio in Lima, Peru. This role involves managing financials, overseeing budgeting and cash flow forecasts, and developing the accounting team. Candidates must have over 7 years of experience in commercial real estate and proficiency in accounting software like Yardi. The position offers competitive salary and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a Controller in Commercial Real Estate.
• Experience with Yardi, CAM reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of construction or property management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations for a real estate portfolio.
• Oversee construction accounting and budget tracking.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
• Collaborate with ownership on financial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Budget preparation

Cash flow forecasting

Yardi software

Commercial real estate experience

Job description

Overview

We are hiring a Senior Controller for an award-winning Real Estate Investment and Development firm in LA! This is a small office with family vibes but BIG results including mentions in Zagat, InStyle, TravelDaily, & Elle Décor for their innovative development projects!

• Salary $150-170k/yr+ depending on experience + Bonus
• Strong stable financials with a 98% occupancy on commercial properties!
• Benefits include PPO/HMO Health Options 70% employer paid, vision, and dental insurance!
• Great location with attached parking garage
• Small team of 4 in the accounting department
• Family vibes and values! After development, they prefer to hold their assets to become actual members of the community and local commerce vs selling to out-of-state managers
• Requirements include 7+ years as a Controller in Commercial Real Estate
• Commercial Real Estate, Construction, or Property Management experience required
• Yardi experience, CAM reconciliations, leadership (internal and external partner)
• Budget prep, cash flow forecasts, property-level financials

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations for a real estate portfolio, including accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, capital contributions/distributions, equity tracking, and allocation of income and expenses across multiple properties and entities.
• Oversee construction and development accounting, including budget tracking, job cost allocations, reserve/holdback drawdowns, and coordination with project managers on financial reporting and compliance.
• Manage property-level financials, including CAM reconciliations, insurance and tax payments, loan servicing, and intercompany transactions for commercial and residential assets.
• Prepare and analyze monthly and annual financial statements, cash flow forecasts, and property performance reports to support ownership, asset managers, and lenders.
• Direct the preparation of annual operating budgets for properties and entities, ensuring accuracy, timeline compliance, and alignment with ownership goals.
• Collaborate with ownership and executive teams to assess financial risks and opportunities within the real estate portfolio and recommend process improvements.
• Supervise and develop the accounting team, assign duties, evaluating performance, and providing training to ensure consistent execution of real estate and property-specific tasks.
• Coordinate with external parties, including CPAs, banks, tax preparers, and insurance providers, to ensure regulatory compliance and timely delivery of financial data.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance frameworks tailored to real estate, construction, and property management operations.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Management

Industries

• Real Estate, Housing and Community Development, and Investment Management