Controller

Sterling Group; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career advancement

Recognition programs

Full benefits

Family friendly culture

Work life balance

Medical

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Group Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Supplemental programs

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sterling Group in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a Controller to lead all accounting operations across its real estate platform, including property management, development, construction, acquisitions, and investments.

The role requires strategic financial oversight, timely reporting, and a strong internal control environment while managing a team of approximately seven accounting professionals. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a family-friendly culture.

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge and strong internal controls.
• Financial reporting and analysis with attention to detail.
• Leadership and team development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop corporate, property, construction, and payroll accounting functions.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes with GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Manage accounts payable, general ledger integrity, and operational financial reporting.
• Direct construction and development accounting including CIP and fixed assets.
• Coordinate year-end reporting, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Drive accounting system improvements, automation, and internal controls.

Job description

Sterling Groupis a family-owned vertically integrated real estate investment services firm started in 1976. Our organization includes development, construction, property management and investment management with a specialty in multifamily housing and self-storage facilities. Our executives are involved daily and work closely with over 375 colleagues in multiple states throughout the Midwest and Southeast. We are looking for self-driven professionals with high accountability and integrity.

Why work for Sterling Group?

• Training and Career advancement opportunities
• Recognition programs
• Competitive wages
• Full benefits
• Family friendly culture
• Work life balance

The Controller is responsible for leading all accounting operations across a diversified real estate platform including property management, development, construction, acquisitions, and investment entities. This role provides strategic financial oversight, ensures accurate and timely reporting, and maintains strong internal controls while directly managing a team of approximately seven accounting professionals.

• Lead and develop the corporate, property, construction, and payroll accounting functions while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Manage property accounting operations, including financial statement reviews, general ledger integrity, accounts payable oversight, and operational financial reporting.
• Direct construction and development accounting, including job cost reporting, capital expenditures, construction-in-progress (CIP), and fixed asset capitalization.
• Coordinate year-end financial reporting, external audits, regulatory compliance, and required owner and tax-related reporting.
• Partner with the CFO to support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial planning, and strategic analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement through enhanced accounting systems, internal controls, automation, policies, and executive reporting.
• Oversee the biweekly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, payroll tax reporting, and coordination with Human Resources.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to executive leadership while supporting acquisitions, development initiatives, asset management, and other strategic projects.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned in support of organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner with executive leadership to align financial operations with organizational goals.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, exceptional service, and continuous improvement within the accounting department.
• Medical
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Supplemental programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays

Our goal is customer loyalty. Because we understand that customer loyalty is achieved by exceeding customer's expectations, our company credo is:

"Creating the Sterling Story by exceeding expectations... one customer at a time!"

**Sterling Group is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.