Controller – Real Estate Finance & Growth

Greenlight Communities; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Unlimited PTO

Collaborative team

Job summary

Greenlight Communities, a Phoenix-area real estate owner and developer, is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee full-cycle accounting across multiple entities. You will report to the CEO and drive accurate financial reporting for acquisitions, dispositions, and capital stack transactions.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, process improvements, and collaboration with leadership. A Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance is required; CPA is preferred, with 5+ years CRE accounting experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA preferred.
• Active CPA license preferred; 5+ years of CRE accounting experience beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting and consolidated financial reporting for multiple apartment ownership entities.
• Reconcile major balance sheet accounts and prepare monthly financial statements.
• Prepare tax packages and coordinate with tax preparers to file returns.
• Maintain ledgers and chart of accounts in QuickBooks; ensure data integrity.

Skills

CPA

GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Advanced Excel

Job description

Greenlight Communities, a Phoenix-area real estate owner and developer, is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee full-cycle accounting across multiple entities. You will report to the CEO and drive accurate financial reporting for acquisitions, dispositions, and capital stack transactions.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, process improvements, and collaboration with leadership. A Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance is required; CPA is preferred, with 5+ years CRE accounting experience