Controller - Real Estate Development and Property Management

Soar Staffing, LLC; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Soar Staffing, LLC seeks a Controller to lead financial operations for a real estate developer and property owner with multifamily assets. You will oversee accounting, reporting, compliance, and strategic planning across development and property management.

You’ll manage payroll with ADP, supervise the accounting team, liaise with outside CPAs and lenders, drive cash flow optimization, policy development, fixed assets maintenance, and annual tax reporting to support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA/CMA preferred.
• Real estate and property management experience preferred.
• 7–10 years of accounting leadership in real estate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting for real estate development and property management.
• End-to-end development and property accounting; month-end close and reports.
• Supervise accounting team, payroll, HR functions; use ADP.
• Liaise with outside CPA and lenders for financing and audits.
• Underwrite development deals and prepare proformas for banks.
• Maintain fixed assets and depreciation; ensure tax reporting.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP expertise

Cash flow management

Financial planning & analysis

Internal controls

Team leadership

Real estate accounting

Tax compliance

Communication

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage

ADP

Excel

Job description

Controller for Real Estate Developer / Property Owner. Multifamily rentals.

Seeking highly skilled Controller to lead our financial operations within the realm of real estate development and property management. This pivotal role requires a proactive leader who can oversee all accounting functions, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive strategic financial planning. As a key member of our executive team, you will champion financial integrity, optimize cash flow, and support sustainable growth through meticulous financial management and innovative analysis.

Duties:

• Oversee all daily accounting functions for the company's real estate development and property management operations, reporting directly to the Owner.
• Own real estate development accounting and property accounting end-to-end, including month-end close and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for ownership.
• Supervise the accounting team, including an Accounting Manager and bookkeeping staff, along with designated Operations and HR functions.
• Manage all payroll and human resources duties, utilizing ADP for payroll processing and HR support.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with outside CPA firm, and manage other external service providers and associated costs.
• Underwrite new development deals, including building budgets and proforma models for presentation to banks and lenders for construction financing.
• Work directly with banks and financial institutions to secure both construction and permanent financing for development projects.
• Review monthly construction loan draw packages prior to submission to lenders.
• Calculate and process monthly developer and asset management fees, and ensure proper working capital is established and maintained across projects.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures for development and property accounting, and manage general ledger analysis, including proper fixed asset classification.
• Maintain the fixed asset system, including monthly updates, analysis, and recording of depreciation.
• Ensure timely payment of personal property taxes and filing of annual tax reports with government agencies.
• Manage insurance renewals and coverage across the property and development portfolio.
• Utilize and help optimize Sage as the company's core accounting platform.