Real Estate Controller

Brilliant®; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization is seeking an R/E Controller for a hybrid role near Oak Brook. The role involves managing and reporting on industrial properties, including lease entries and budgets. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and have over 5 years of experience in accounting. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Yardi property management software are preferred. This position offers the opportunity to enhance operational effectiveness and liaise with external auditors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience is required.
• Strong experience in Excel is essential.
• Experience with Yardi software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate lease entry for assigned properties.
• Prepare and review property budgets and monthly performance.
• Coordinate the annual budget preparation for properties.

Skills

Accounting experience

Strong Excel skills

Relationship building

Analytical proficiency

Self-initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Yardi property management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a well established and stable organization, is looking for a R/E Controller for a Hybrid role close to Oak Brook.

Managing and accurately reporting a region of industrial properties, including lease entry, CAM reconciliations, net operating income, budgets and more.

Responsibilities

• Works with Property Accountant and Property Accounting Manager on assigned region of industrial properties to ensure accurate lease entry
• Review and monitor the property performance on a monthly basis, using actual to budget comparisons of property NOIOn a quarterly and annual basis, prepare and review property budgets within the system, including expenses and leasing assumptions
• Prepare and review various property level and corporate level account reconciliations
• Review and manage the annual tenant expense recovery reconciliation billings for assigned properties
• Works with Accounting leadership to advance the use of technology to enhance operations and reporting
• Supports the interaction with the external auditors to help the process run smoothly
• Coordinates the preparation of the annual budget for properties and departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance; and 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software with particular expertise in Excel
• Experience with Yardi property management software a plus; Deal Manger, Forecast Manager, CAM reconciliations, straight-line rent, elevate, etc.
• Builds strong working relationships with all key customers
• Possesses a strong business acumen with analytical and technical proficiency in all aspects of real estate industry accounting
• Displays the self -initiative and dedication necessary for successful work completion