Financial Controller - Real Estate

Macdonald & Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

A leading real estate investment firm in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee all accounting and finance functions. Responsibilities include managing financial records, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and preparing financial reports. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with over 7 years of relevant experience in the real estate sector. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably within the real estate sector.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP; exposure to tax matters advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger and financial records for multiple entities.
• Lead accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow processes.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Real estate accounting software familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Advanced degree

Job description

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Macdonald & Company has been exclusively retained by a privately held, growth-oriented real estate investment and development firm to appoint a Financial Controller to lead all accounting and finance functions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger and financial records for multiple entities, including oversight of third-party accounting providers.
• Lead accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies; liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Consolidate financial statements for internal and investor reporting; coordinate with audit and tax teams.
• Manage corporate budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Oversee investor capital accounts, preferred return calculations, and investor reporting.
• Provide financial oversight on acquisitions, dispositions, and development transactions, including due diligence support.
• Handle property-level reporting, reconciliations, and financial compliance requirements.
• Lead annual budgeting, projection, and reporting cycles.
• Oversee payroll processing and coordinate with HR on benefits administration and compensation analysis.
• Evaluate, implement, and integrate accounting systems and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; advanced degree a plus.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably within the real estate sector.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP; exposure to tax matters advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with real estate accounting software.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Investment Management, and Real Estate

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