Senior Corporate Controller — Real Estate & Finance

American Real Estate Partners LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

American Real Estate Partners (AREP) is a US-based fund manager with PowerHouse Data Centers as a division, headquartered near the Greater Washington area. AREP Management seeks a Corporate Controller in McLean, VA to lead day-to-day accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting for a portfolio of real estate funds and joint ventures.

The role partners with acquisitions, asset management, development, and operations to ensure data accuracy, robust internal controls, and timely audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive real estate accounting leadership.
• Experience with complex development transactions and capital sources.
• Strong internal controls and process design expertise.
• Proficient in Yardi and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management, investors, lenders, and all other users.
• Own and maintain the AREP Management corporate budget, including reforecasts and ad hoc analysis.
• Prepare and administer capital calls and distributions from AREP Management.
• Review and interpret partnership, JV, and loan agreements for accounting treatment.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and tax preparers.
• Evaluate and improve internal controls and processes with supervision.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable for AREP Management and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Collaborate with acquisitions, asset management, development and operations to ensure accurate financial data.

Skills

Real estate accounting

Leadership

Internal controls

Yardi

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Excel

Job description

American Real Estate Partners (AREP) is a US-based fund manager with PowerHouse Data Centers as a division, headquartered near the Greater Washington area. AREP Management seeks a Corporate Controller in McLean, VA to lead day-to-day accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting for a portfolio of real estate funds and joint ventures.

The role partners with acquisitions, asset management, development, and operations to ensure data accuracy, robust internal controls, and timely audits.