Controller

Controller

Baltimore County, MD | Full-Time | On-Site

Are you a Controller who thrives in a growth environment and wants the opportunity to build something from the ground up?

A rapidly expanding commercial real estate investment and management firm is seeking a Controller to lead and scale its accounting function. With a portfolio of 80+ properties, 100+ legal entities, and more than $500M in assets under management, this organization is investing heavily in its future growth and building the infrastructure needed to support a path beyond $1B in assets.

About the Opportunity

This Controller role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys improving processes, implementing controls, driving automation, and building high-performing teams. The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership while transitioning responsibilities from an outsourced accounting model to an internal finance organization.

Why This Controller Role Stands Out

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• Competitive base salary of $125,000-$150,000+ (dependent on experience)
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• Bonus potential
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• Excellent benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision coverage
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• 401k+match
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• Generous PTO, paid holidays
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• Opportunity to build and lead the accounting function from the ground up
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• Clear path toward CFO-level leadership as the organization continues to scale
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• Direct visibility to ownership and executive leadership
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• Significant influence over systems, reporting, controls, and team structure
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• Exposure to a large and growing commercial real estate portfolio
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• Fully onsite position in Baltimore County
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Controller Key Responsibilities

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• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end and year-end close processes.
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• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for a complex multi-entity commercial real estate portfolio.
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• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
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• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, variance analysis, and financial compliance.
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• Oversee CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, lease-related accounting activities, and property-level financial performance.
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• Optimize and enhance accounting systems, including Rent Manager and QuickBooks.
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• Develop internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable financial procedures.
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• Support acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic growth initiatives.
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• Hire, mentor, and develop future accounting and property accounting staff.
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Controller Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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• CPA
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• 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience(public, private and/or combination of both) within commercial real estate
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• Experience managing multiple entities, properties, and complex legal structures
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• Strong understanding of GAAP and real estate financial reporting
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• Advanced Excel skills
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• Hands-on experience with Rent Manager and QuickBooks or similar ERPs
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• Proven process improvement and leadership experience
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• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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