Senior Real Estate Controller & Finance Leader

Watchtower Property Co.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

PTO and paid holidays

FSA and other benefits

Job summary

Iron Stone Real Estate Partners, based in Philadelphia, is seeking a senior Controller to partner with the CFO and lead financial operations across commercial and residential portfolios. The role emphasizes ownership, critical financial analysis, and driving a disciplined reporting and controls framework.

The Controller will oversee a multi-entity close, coordinate with external advisors on tax, and support asset, leasing, and property management teams with timely financial insights.

Qualifications

• Experience leading accounting teams in real estate or multi-entity environments.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team, setting standards for accuracy, accountability, and performance.
• Direct the full-cycle year-end close and mid-year review processes for multi-entity environment.
• Coordinate tax return preparation with external advisors.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee annual CAM reconciliations, cost allocation analysis, tenant direct expenses, and landlord costs.
• Manage cash position and debt service across the portfolio.
• Support leasing, property management, and asset management teams with timely financial insight.

Job description

Iron Stone Real Estate Partners, based in Philadelphia, is seeking a senior Controller to partner with the CFO and lead financial operations across commercial and residential portfolios. The role emphasizes ownership, critical financial analysis, and driving a disciplined reporting and controls framework.

The Controller will oversee a multi-entity close, coordinate with external advisors on tax, and support asset, leasing, and property management teams with timely financial insights.