Controller

HRB; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HRB is seeking a Controller for a hybrid role (3 days in-office) to lead day-to-day accounting operations for our commercial/retail real estate portfolio, ensuring timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, and tax-basis accounting compliance.

The Controller will partner with the CFO on financial strategy, manage a team of two Senior Accountants, own monthly close, property-level reporting, and lender/investor reporting obligations, while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years in a supervisory/management role.
• Commercial real estate accounting experience (CAM reconciliations, multi-entity consolidations, income tax-basis reporting) required.
• Knowledge of income tax-basis accounting principles as applied to real estate is preferred.
• Proficiency with property accounting software (Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or similar) and advanced Excel skills are preferred.
• Experience managing lender and investor reporting cycles preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines across a portfolio of properties are required.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team are required.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across the property portfolio and corporate entities.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, property-level P&Ls, and variance analyses for the CFO and ownership/investors.
• Ensure accurate accounting for CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, depreciation, and capital expenditures on an income tax basis.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules prepared by the team.
• Manage, mentor, and develop two Senior Accountants, including workload allocation and performance reviews.
• Establish and document accounting procedures and review checklists to ensure consistency across properties.
• Serve as escalation point for complex accounting issues.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting across the portfolio.
• Liaise with tax preparers and lender reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with loan covenants, partnership agreements, and investor reporting obligations.
• Oversee property tax, insurance, and 1099 reporting processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the accounting function.
• Own the chart of accounts and property accounting system administration (Yardi, MRI, or similar).
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash management in partnership with the CFO.
• Provide the CFO with financial analysis and ad hoc reporting to support acquisition due diligence, refinancing, and dispositions.
• Collaborate with property management and asset management teams on operational and financial questions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Yardi

MRI

AppFolio

Excel

Job description

Controller

This is a hybrid role (3 days in-office).

Compensation: $150-170k + 10-15% bonus, depending on related expertise.

The Controller will lead day-to-day accounting operations for our commercial/retail real estate portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with income tax-basis accounting standards and lender/investor requirements.

This role partners closely with the CFO on financial strategy while managing a team of two Senior Accountants and owning the monthly close, property-level reporting, and compliance processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across the property portfolio and corporate entities
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, property-level P&Ls, and variance analyses for the CFO and ownership/investors
• Ensure accurate accounting for CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, depreciation, and capital expenditures on an income tax basis
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules prepared by the team

Team Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and develop two Senior Accountants, including workload allocation, performance reviews, and professional growth
• Establish and document accounting procedures and review checklists to ensure consistency across properties
• Serve as the escalation point for complex accounting issues raised by the team

Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting across the portfolio
• Serve as primary liaison for tax preparers and lender reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with loan covenants, partnership agreements, and investor reporting obligations
• Oversee property tax, insurance, and 1099 reporting processes

Process & Systems

• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the accounting function
• Own the chart of accounts and property accounting system administration (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or similar)
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash management in partnership with the CFO

Business Partnership

• Provide the CFO with financial analysis and ad hoc reporting to support acquisition due diligence, refinancing, and dispositions
• Collaborate with property management and asset management teams on operational and financial questions

Qualifications

• BS/BS in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience required
• 2+ years in a supervisory/management role required
• Commercial real estate accounting experience required (CAM reconciliations, multi-entity/property consolidations, income tax-basis reporting) required
• Knowledge of income tax-basis accounting principles as applied to real estate is preferred
• Proficiency with property accounting software (Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or similar) and advanced Excel skills are preferred
• Experience managing lender and investor reporting cycles preferred
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines across a portfolio of properties are required
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team are required

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