Corporate Controller

Selby Jennings; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings partners with a growing real estate investment and development firm to recruit a Controller who will lead accounting, financial reporting, fund accounting, and corporate financial operations. The role oversees accounting across real estate investments, fund structures, development projects, and corporate entities as a strategic partner to executive leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in real estate or fund management, a CPA is preferred, and strong GAAP knowledge with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience in real estate or fund management.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with fund accounting, investor reporting, and consolidated statements.
• Proven leadership and ability to partner with executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage fund-level and entity-level accounting, including consolidated financial statements, capital accounts, and investor reporting.
• Utilize Yardi to support financial tracking, reporting, and real estate asset management activities.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP and industry best practices.
• Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and investment returns while providing insights and recommendations to maximize investor returns.
• Oversee investor reporting, fund audits, regulatory filings, and financial compliance requirements.
• Manage development spending, fund launch expenses, cash management activities, and financial planning initiatives.
• Partner with external tax advisors to support tax compliance and planning strategies.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls, risk management procedures, and financial governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning, operational improvements, and growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Hands-on

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA

Tools

Yardi

Excel

Job description

We are partnering with a growing real estate investment and development firm seeking a Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, fund accounting, and corporate financial operations. This individual will oversee the accounting function across real estate investments, fund structures, development projects, and corporate entities while serving as a strategic financial partner to executive leadership. The role offers a unique opportunity to influence financial strategy, strengthen operational processes, and support continued growth within a dynamic investment platform.

• Lead the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage fund-level and entity-level accounting, including consolidated financial statements, capital accounts, and investor reporting.
• Utilize Yardi to support financial tracking, reporting, and real estate asset management activities.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP and industry best practices.
• Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and investment returns while providing insights and recommendations to maximize investor returns.
• Oversee investor reporting, fund audits, regulatory filings, and financial compliance requirements.
• Manage development spending, fund launch expenses, cash management activities, and financial planning initiatives.
• Partner with external tax advisors to support tax compliance and planning strategies.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls, risk management procedures, and financial governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning, operational improvements, and growth initiatives.

Controller Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within real estate, real estate investment management, private equity, fund management, or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting controls.
• Experience with fund accounting, investor reporting, and consolidated financial statements.
• Yardi expertise highly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of real estate development, construction accounting, joint ventures, and investment fund structures.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to operate in a hands-on environment.