Controller - Portland, OR

We are working with a long-standing, privately owned real estate investment group seeking an experienced CPA Controller to lead their accounting function. This is a highly visible role reporting directly to ownership, overseeing both property-level accounting and related family entities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, proven leadership, and the ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution in a multi-entity environment.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Accounting Leadership & Financial Oversight

• Lead the monthly close process and oversee preparation and review of financial statements
• Supervise and mentor a team of three accounting professionals
• Review and approve reconciliations, journal entries, payroll schedules, management fees, and weekly disbursements
• Oversee bonus calculations and distributions (monthly, quarterly, and annual)
• Prepare and review detailed cash reporting and partner distributions throughout the year

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage all treasury functions including wires, ACH, internal transfers, and positive pay
• Oversee online banking administration and internal controls
• Direct the company credit card program and related controls

Compliance, Tax & Audit Coordination

• Coordinate annual audits and required reporting (HUD, 1099s, Workers’ Comp, etc.)
• Partner with the external tax firm to provide comprehensive year-end tax schedules
• Ensure compliance with property tax filings, business licenses, franchise and privilege taxes
• Support estimated tax payments and ongoing tax compliance efforts

Family Entity Accounting

• Maintain full-cycle accounting for multiple related entities (approximately 10–12)
• Oversee general ledger activity and ensure timely bill payment and funding coordination
• Support tax compliance and reporting requirements across all entities

Process Improvement & Project Leadership

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve internal controls
• Lead special projects and cross-functional initiatives with operations
• Track deliverables and ensure timely completion of key initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within real estate, property management, or multi-entity environments
• Demonstrated success leading and developing accounting teams
• Strong working knowledge of tax compliance and audit coordination
• Comfortable partnering closely with operations and ownership
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Property management software experience

This role offers a unique blend of strategic leadership and hands-on accounting in a stable, long-term environment. Ideal for a CPA who values ownership interaction, operational partnership, and meaningful impact within a privately held organization.

150,000 – 160,000

Please email your resume for immediate consideration.

Tia McKeen, Senior Managing Director - Staffing

Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.

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