Real Estate Controller — Yardi Expert & Leader

David S. Brown Enterprises, LTD.; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10+ vacation days per year

9 paid holidays

401k with 50% match

Health benefits including medical, dаn

Dental and vision

Rent discount

Tuition reimbursement

Employer paid life and AD&D

Job summary

David S. Brown Enterprises seeks an experienced Controller to join our accounting team in Owings Mills, MD. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee AP, AR, and day-to-day accounting operations across operating entities.

The role requires CPA certification, extensive real estate accounting know-how, and hands-on Yardi experience. You will lead staff, manage budgets, review monthly statements, and implement policies to strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of accounting experience.
• 3–5 years of Real Estate Accounting preferred.
• CPA certification/license required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ongoing education in tax and partnership accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting staff, administrative assistants, and bookkeeping functions.
• Serve as the Yardi Administrator and primary point of contact, including user and database maintenance, upgrades, new property setups, and new bank setups.
• Manage bank administration, including reviewing and approving ACH and wire transactions and monitoring suspicious transactions.
• Review monthly financial statements and provide variance analysis for operating entities.
• Assist with the review and approval of year-end property packages.
• Lead and oversee the operating entities' budgeting process.
• Review bank reconciliations and provide accounting-related payroll support.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for A/R, A/P, and company credit card usage.
• Oversee inventory controls for major supplies.
• Manage and support accounting staff, including performance reviews, employee matters, and recommendations for annual increases.
• Review commercial lease abstracts for accuracy.
• Review and approve commercial recoveries, including CAM, insurance, real estate taxes, Metro, water, and trash.
• Work with legal counsel regarding lease language related to recoveries.
• Maintain ACH mortgage schedules and required updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

David S. Brown Enterprises seeks an experienced Controller to join our accounting team in Owings Mills, MD. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee AP, AR, and day-to-day accounting operations across operating entities.

The role requires CPA certification, extensive real estate accounting know-how, and hands-on Yardi experience. You will lead staff, manage budgets, review monthly statements, and implement policies to strengthen internal controls.