Controller for Real Estate (US-based/Remote )

Job description

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead full-cycle accounting operations across a multi-entity real estate portfolio, including manufactured housing and land-lease properties. This role manages financial activity for approximately 30 separate LLCs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting across the organization.

Responsibilities - Oversee full-cycle accounting across multi-entity real estate portfolios, including manufactured housing and land-lease properties - Manage financial activity for approximately 30 separate LLCs and reconcile 30 individual bank accounts - Handle AP/AR, general ledger accounting, recurring and adjusting journal entries, and month-end/year-end close - Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash-flow management - Oversee payroll, tax documentation, audit preparation, and financial reporting - Maintain accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting across all entities

Requirements - 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience across multi-entity real estate portfolios - Highly organized with the ability to work independently - Strong communication skills to partner effectively with community managers, ownership, auditors, lenders, and vendors - Proficiency in Excel and experience with Rent Manager (property-management platform) - Experience with tax documentation, 1099 preparation, fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and CapEx accounting - Solid background in audit preparation, regulatory compliance, and internal controls