Controller

David S. Brown Enterprises, Ltd; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

9 paid holidays

401k match up to 8%

Health benefits

Rent discount on apartment

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-paid life and AD&D

Wellness program & gym

Job summary

David S. Brown Enterprises is seeking an experienced Controller to join our Accounting team. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will oversee A/P, A/R, and accounting operations across our real estate operating entities, with hands-on experience using Yardi.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of accounting experience, 3–5 years in real estate accounting, and an active CPA license. Strong leadership, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines are

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of accounting experience.
• 3–5 years of Real Estate Accounting experience preferred
• CPA certification/license required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ongoing education in tax and partnership accounting

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting staff, administrative assistants, and bookkeeping functions.
• Serve as the Yardi Administrator and primary point of contact, including user and database maintenance, upgrades, new property setups, and new bank setups.
• Manage bank administration, including reviewing and approving ACH and wire transactions and monitoring suspicious transactions.
• Review monthly financial statements and provide variance analysis for operating entities.
• Assist with the review and approval of year-end property packages.
• Lead and oversee the operating entities' budgeting process.
• Review bank reconciliations and provide accounting-related payroll support.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for A/R, A/P, and company credit card usage.
• Oversee inventory controls for major supplies.
• Manage and support accounting staff, including performance reviews, employee matters, and recommendations for annual increases.
• Review commercial lease abstracts for accuracy.
• Review and approve commercial recoveries, including CAM, insurance, real estate taxes, Metro, water, and trash.
• Work with legal counsel regarding lease language related to recoveries.
• Maintain ACH mortgage schedules and required updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Active CPA license

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

David S. Brown Enterprises is seeking an experienced Controller to join our Accounting team. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will provide leadership and oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Accounting operations across our operating entities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional with strong leadership skills, real estate accounting knowledge, and hands-on Yardi experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting staff, administrative assistants, and bookkeeping functions.
• Serve as the Yardi Administrator and primary point of contact, including user and database maintenance, upgrades, new property setups, and new bank setups.
• Manage bank administration, including reviewing and approving ACH and wire transactions and monitoring suspicious transactions.
• Review monthly financial statements and provide variance analysis for operating entities.
• Assist with the review and approval of year-end property packages.
• Lead and oversee the operating entities' budgeting process.
• Review bank reconciliations and provide accounting-related payroll support.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for A/R, A/P, and company credit card usage.
• Oversee inventory controls for major supplies.
• Manage and support accounting staff, including performance reviews, employee matters, and recommendations for annual increases.
• Review commercial lease abstracts for accuracy.
• Review and approve commercial recoveries, including CAM, insurance, real estate taxes, Metro, water, and trash.
• Work with legal counsel regarding lease language related to recoveries.
• Maintain ACH mortgage schedules and required updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of accounting experience
• 3–5 years of Real Estate Accounting experience preferred
• CPA certification/license required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ongoing education in tax and partnership accounting

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting
• Active CPA license

Perks when you join our team:

• We support a work-life balance by providing 10+ days per year of vacation, plus sick leave, plus a paid day off for your Birthday
• We provide 9 paid holidays
• 401k Retirement: Save for your future with a 50% company match, up to 8%
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, with employer contributions
• Receive a 15% discount on your rent with our Apartment Rental Discount program
• Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate, graduate courses, certifications, and seminars
• Employer Paid benefits: Term Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term disability, Wellness Program & gym membership