Controller (Real Estate)

Atlantic Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is hiring a Controller (Real Estate) in Montgomery County, PA for our client. The role oversees real estate accounting, financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, and real estate transactions, partnering with senior leadership on financial operations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive real estate accounting experience, strong leadership, and the ability to improve processes while managing a hands-on accounting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive real estate accounting experience, including supervision.
• Experience in commercial/investment real estate or property accounting preferred.
• Strong Excel, financial reporting, month-end close, and full-cycle accounting skills required.
• Ability to lead and partner with senior leadership, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle corporate and property accounting, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, and fixed assets.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and prepare financial statements and management reporting.
• Manage accounting for real estate assets, including property expenses, reserves, cash activity, and property-level accounts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash management, property valuations, and financial analysis for senior leadership.
• Provide accounting and financial support for acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing, due diligence, and other real estate transactions.
• Manage accounting staff and strengthen internal controls, reporting practices, and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Overview - Controller (Real Estate)

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000/year + bonus

Location: Montgomery County, PA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Controller (Real Estate) in Montgomery County, PA for our client, supporting property accounting, financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, and real estate transactions. This role will oversee the accounting function while partnering closely with senior leadership on financial operations and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate brings extensive real estate accounting experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to improve processes while taking ownership of a hands-on accounting environment.

Responsibilities as the Controller (Real Estate):

• Accounting Operations: Oversee full-cycle corporate and property accounting, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, and fixed assets.
• Financial Reporting: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while preparing accurate financial statements, management reporting, and supporting analysis.
• Property Accounting: Manage accounting for real estate assets, including property expenses, reserves, cash activity, and other property-level financial accounts.
• Financial Planning: Support budgeting, forecasting, cash management, property valuations, and financial analysis for senior leadership.
• Transaction Support: Provide accounting and financial support for acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing, due diligence, and other real estate transactions.
• Team & Process Leadership: Manage accounting staff while strengthening internal controls, reporting practices, accounting systems, and operational processes.

Qualifications for the Controller (Real Estate):

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive real estate accounting experience, including experience supervising or mentoring accounting professionals, is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Commercial real estate, investment real estate, or property accounting experience is strongly preferred, with asset management, fund accounting, or public accounting experience considered a plus.
• Technical Skills: Strong Excel accounting systems financial reporting reconciliation, month-end close and full-cycle accounting skills are required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently manage accounting operations and partner effectively with senior leadership.

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.