Controller

KLR Executive Search Group LLC; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KLR Executive Search Group LLC is partnering with a client in real estate investment, development, and property management to recruit a Controller. The role leads full-cycle accounting across multiple entities, ensuring GAAP compliance, accurate monthly closes, robust cash management, and reliable financial reporting.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree inAccounting/Finance, and expertise in general ledger, reconciliations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, payroll processes, and month-end close.
• Experience with construction accounting, including Construction Loan Administration & Draw Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own full ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, including GL management, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Stabilize and strengthen the accounting function with repeatable processes and accurate data.
• Lead the monthly and year-end close processes, coordinating with external accounting partners.
• Own cash management and liquidity visibility, including weekly cash reporting, forecasting, and intercompany fund management.

Skills

GAAP

General ledger

Month-end close

Cash management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

KLR Executive Search Group is proud to partner with our Client, a privately-owned long-standing real estate investment, development, and property management company. With a disciplined, hands-on ownership approach, the organization emphasizes control, quality, and long-term value creation by keeping key functions in-house and maintaining close oversight of its projects and properties.

Position Summary

The Controller will be responsible for the integrity and execution of the company’s full-cycle accounting function across multiple real estate and development entities. This role requires strong technical expertise in general ledger management, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and cash management, with an emphasis on accuracy and consistency. The individual will oversee the monthly close process, validate financial data prepared both internally and by external partners, and ensure compliance with GAAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume full ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting, ensuring complete accuracy and reliability across multiple entities.
• Stabilize and strengthen the accounting function in the near term, identifying inconsistencies, resolving errors, and establishing clear, repeatable processes that create confidence in the company’s financial data.
• Lead the monthly and year-end close processes, coordinating with external accounting partners to ensure timely, accurate reporting and well-documented outputs.
• Own cash management and liquidity visibility, including weekly cash reporting, forecasting, and intercompany fund management, ensuring leadership has a clear and accurate view of financial position at all times.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally in a project-based, or a multi-entity environment
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, payroll processes, and month-end close
• Experience with construction accounting, including Construction Loan Administration & Draw Management is preferred