Controller - Real Estate

firstPRO, Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc is hiring a Controller to join their Center City Philadelphia team on-site. You will lead accounting across multiple entities, manage close cycles, and oversee AP/AR/Payroll.

Key responsibilities include financial reporting, tax compliance, lender reporting, and driving policy improvements. Experience with Entrata is highly valued; CPA is preferred but not required. This role reports to the CFO and collaborates with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in real estate or multifamily.
• 3–5+ years of multifamily/property management accounting experience.
• CPA preferred but not required; strong Excel and multi-entity GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial reporting across 13 multifamily entities and ~3,200 units.
• Own the monthly and year-end close processes.
• Oversee a team of 3 across AP, AR, and Payroll/HR.
• Manage reconciliations, budgeting, cash management, audits, tax compliance, and lender reporting.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Optimize Entrata use and drive automation and process improvements.
• Partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Multi-entity accounting

Excel skills

Leadership

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

Entrata

Yardi

RealPage

Job description

Our client, a privately held real estate company, is hiring a Controller to join their small, collaborative corporate team in Center City Philadelphia. ***100% Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Lead accounting and financial reporting across 13 multifamily entities and approximately 3,200 units, plus additional real estate and hospitality assets
• Own the monthly and year-end close processes
• Oversee a team of 3 across AP, AR, and Payroll/HR
• Manage reconciliations, budgeting, cash management, audits, tax compliance, and lender reporting
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Optimize the use of Entrata and help drive continued automation and process improvements
• Partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership

Requirements:

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3–5+ years of multifamily/property management accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, tax accounting, and multi-entity accounting
• Current Controller or experienced Assistant Controller ready to step up
• Hands-on, detail-oriented leadership style — this is not a hands-off management role
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting system implementations/upgrades
• Entrata experience is a major plus; Yardi, RealPage, or similar systems will be considered
• CPA preferred, but not required

Center City Philadelphia | 5 days onsite