Senior Controller

AccruePartners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training and mentorship

Long-term career growth potential

Job summary

AccruePartners in Charlotte seeks a skilled financial leader to oversee financial administration across corporate and property entities. Your expertise in real estate accounting will be critical for managing development funding and ensuring projects align with budgets.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 8-12+ years of experience in finance leadership. You will support the CEO with investor reporting and corporate HR, making this role integral to the company's financial strategy.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience in development accounting, property management accounting, and construction cost reconciliation.
• Familiarity with real estate transaction documents (leases, zoning, surveys, title policies).

Responsibilities

• Oversee full financial administration including corporate and property entities.
• Manage accounting for development funding, loan closings, and construction draws.
• Coordinate investor relations by preparing monthly/quarterly reports.

Skills

Real estate industry experience

QuickBooks proficiency

Advanced Excel analysis

Investor relations experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA preferred)

Tools

MRI

Job description

Company Overview

• Privately held real estate development and property management firm headquartered in Charlotte, operating across NC, SC, and VA.
• Specializes in single-tenant retail, land development, and build-for-rent projects, managing only properties they own.
• Recently partnered with outside equity for the first time, creating new complexity in reporting and compliance.
• Entrepreneurial, close-knit culture with direct exposure to senior leadership and highly confidential projects.

What They Offer You

• Opportunity to work closely with the executive team on multi-entity real estate accounting.
• Exposure to development, construction, property operations, and investor reporting.
• Onsite role with hands‑on training and mentorship, supporting both corporate and property‑level accounting.
• Stable company with growing investment activity and long‑term career growth potential.

Why This Role Is Important

• Oversee full financial administration of our client— including corporate, development, construction, and property entities.
• Manages accounting for development funding, loan closings, land acquisitions/dispositions, and construction draws while ensuring projects stay aligned with proforma budgets.
• Provides financial oversight for active income properties, including rent processing, TICAM reconciliations, and tenant account accuracy.
• Directly supports CEO/President with strategic planning, investor reporting, corporate HR/payroll, and tax coordination.
• Coordinates investor relations by preparing monthly/quarterly reports and serving as a financial liaison.
• Plays a central role in corporate risk management, including insurance bidding, claims oversight, and tax compliance.

The Background That Fits

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA preferred) with 8–12+ years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience.
• Strong real estate industry background—hands‑on experience in development accounting, property management accounting, and construction cost reconciliation.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, MRI, and advanced Excel analysis.
• Familiarity with real estate transaction documents (leases, zoning, surveys, title policies) and trust accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage payroll, benefits, HR processes, and tax coordination in a corporate environment.
• Proven investor relations experience, preparing accurate financial reports and supporting funding vehicles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—able to liaise with executives, property managers, developers, and investors while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.