Controller

CFS; Mays Chapel (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

On-site role in Baltimore County

Job summary

CFS, a rapidly expanding commercial real estate investment and management firm in Baltimore County, MD, seeks a Controller to lead and scale its accounting function across 100+ entities and more than $500M in assets. This hands-on leader will partner with executive leadership to transition from outsourced accounting to an internal finance organization, improve controls, and drive automation.

You will oversee general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, month-end and year-end closes, multi-entity reporting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred.
• Progressive accounting experience; multi-entity ownership.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and real estate reporting required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations: GL, AP, AR, payroll, and closes.
• Oversee multi-entity financial reporting and GAAP compliance.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and variance analysis.
• Oversee CAM reconciliations, leasing-related accounting, and property metrics.
• Optimize Rent Manager and QuickBooks systems; implement controls.
• Develop staff, policies, and scalable financial procedures.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, and growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Automation

Team Building

GAAP Knowledge

Excel Proficiency

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Rent Manager

QuickBooks

Job description

A rapidly expanding commercial real estate investment and management firm in Baltimore County, MD is seeking a Controller to lead and scale its accounting function. With a portfolio of 80+ properties, 100+ legal entities, and more than $500M in assets under management, this organization is investing heavily in its future growth and building the infrastructure needed to support a path beyond $1B in assets.

About The Opportunity

This Controller role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys improving processes, implementing controls, driving automation, and building high-performing teams. The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership while transitioning responsibilities from an outsourced accounting model to an internal finance organization.

Why This Controller Role Stands Out

• Competitive base salary of $125,000-$150,000+ (dependent on experience)
• 401k+match
• Opportunity to build and lead the accounting function from the ground up
• Clear path toward CFO-level leadership as the organization continues to scale
• Direct visibility to ownership and executive leadership
• Significant influence over systems, reporting, controls, and team structure
• Exposure to a large and growing commercial real estate portfolio
• Fully onsite position in Baltimore County
• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for a complex multi-entity commercial real estate portfolio.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, variance analysis, and financial compliance.
• Oversee CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, lease-related accounting activities, and property-level financial performance.
• Optimize and enhance accounting systems, including Rent Manager and QuickBooks.
• Develop internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable financial procedures.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Hire, mentor, and develop future accounting and property accounting staff.

Controller Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience(public, private and/or combination of both)
• Real Estate experience managing multiple entities, properties, and complex legal structures
• Strong understanding of GAAP and real estate financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with QuickBooks, Rent Manager or similar ERPs
• Proven process improvement and leadership experience
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills