Real Estate Brokerage Controller

Navigate Realty; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Navigate Realty, a growing real estate company with multiple divisions and market locations, seeks an experienced Controller to oversee financial and accounting functions and provide strategic leadership.

You will lead month-end closes, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, manage trust accounts and inter-division accounting, and drive process improvements across systems and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Controller or senior accounting professional, preferably in real estate or property management.
• Strong knowledge of trust accounting, property management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience supporting multiple divisions, locations, or lines of business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial functions, accounting processes, and operational procedures across multiple divisions and market locations.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close, including journal entries, projections, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Analyze key performance metrics including ROI, gross margin, overhead expenses, and operating margin.
• Lead quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage trust accounts and property management accounting procedures.
• Oversee monthly journal entries and reconciliations by division and market location.
• Provide financial and analytical support to identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost reduction, and improved operations.
• Assist with back-office operations including salaries and commissions, sales and deposits, inter-company transfers, and related accounting functions.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
• Ensure financial responsibilities and reporting are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Lead, train, and support accounts payable and bookkeeping staff, as well as third-party specialists.
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes, systems, and technology, including integration between accounting and operational software.

Skills

Trust accounting

Property management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Leadership

Team development

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the financial and accounting functions of a growing real estate organization with multiple divisions and market locations. This role will provide financial leadership, ensure accurate and timely reporting, support operational decision-making, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee financial functions, accounting processes, and operational procedures across multiple divisions and market locations.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close, including journal entries, projections, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Analyze key performance metrics including ROI, gross margin, overhead expenses, and operating margin.
• Lead quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage trust accounts and property management accounting procedures.
• Oversee monthly journal entries and reconciliations by division and market location.
• Provide financial and analytical support to identify opportunities for revenue growth, cost reduction, and improved operations.
• Assist with back-office operations including salaries and commissions, sales and deposits, inter-company transfers, and related accounting functions.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
• Ensure financial responsibilities and reporting are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Lead, train, and support accounts payable and bookkeeping staff, as well as third-party specialists.
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes, systems, and technology, including integration between accounting and operational software.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior accounting professional, preferably in real estate or property management.
• Strong knowledge of trust accounting, property management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience supporting multiple divisions, locations, or lines of business.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop accounting team members.
• Strong technology skills and the ability to understand and improve integrations between accounting and operational software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet financial deadlines.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on financial leader and strategic business partner who understands both the numbers and the operations behind them. This person will bring financial discipline, accurate reporting, and actionable insight to help the organization grow and operate more efficiently.

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