Real Estate Controller: Lead Accounting & Deal Analysis

ProPivotal; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

ProPivotal seeks a Controller to lead the accounting function for a fast-growing real estate company, partnering with the CFO on transaction analysis and key financial decisions.

You will oversee a small finance team, own the monthly close, and develop policies as the portfolio expands across residential, commercial, and development projects.

This leadership role requires 10+ years of real estate accounting experience; CPA is preferred, with on-site Boston base and a hybrid work pattern.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Real estate / property accounting experience preferred.
• Leadership experience at Controller or Assistant Controller level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Manage and develop the accounting team, including reviewing work and improving workflows.
• Build and refine accounting policies and procedures (including CapEx capitalization guidelines).
• Support transaction and investment analysis including JV assets, distributions, and IRR style return analysis.
• Provide financial insights across a diverse portfolio (residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, development).
• Strengthen controls, documentation, and reporting cadence as the company scales.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA

Tools

Yardi

Job description

ProPivotal seeks a Controller to lead the accounting function for a fast-growing real estate company, partnering with the CFO on transaction analysis and key financial decisions.

You will oversee a small finance team, own the monthly close, and develop policies as the portfolio expands across residential, commercial, and development projects.

This leadership role requires 10+ years of real estate accounting experience; CPA is preferred, with on-site Boston base and a hybrid work pattern.