This newly created Controller role is a high impact opportunity to lead the accounting function for a fast growing yes well-established real estate company while also partnering closely with the CFO on transaction analysis and key financial decisions.
You will join a small (roughly 20 employees) andcapable finance team and step into a true leadership seat with direct reports, ownership of the close, and the chance to build and strengthen policies and procedures as the organization continues to acquire and expand. This is a great opportunity for someone that is a Controller or potentially Assistant Controller within a real estate firm whose mission has lead to success for over 40 years.
Key Details
- Location: Boston, MA 02135 (Allston) with free parking
- Work Arrangement: onsite initially for onboarding, then typically 3 days in office and 2 days remote
- Employment type: direct hire
- Compensation: $150,000 to $175,000 base (some flexibility)
- Bonus: 10% to 20% target
- Benefits: healthcare, dental, vision, 401k
- Industry: real estate and property management (roughly 100 properties, about $1B AUM)
Why This Job is Awesome / Your Impact
- Blend accounting leadership with deal support and analysis
- Partner directly with the CFO on evaluating potential transactions
- Help shape policies and financial processes for a rapidly growing portfolio
- Work for a well-established yet fast growing company who also gives back with supporting charities such as YouthBuild Boston and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly close and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
- Manage and develop the accounting team, including reviewing work and improving workflows
- Build and refine accounting policies and procedures (including CapEx capitalization guidelines)
- Support transaction and investment analysis including JV assets, distributions, and IRR style return analysis
- Provide financial insights across a diverse portfolio (residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, development)
- Strengthen controls, documentation, and reporting cadence as the company scales
Credentials
- Bachelors degree required
- CPA strongly preferred
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Prior leadership experience (Controller or Assistant Controller level)
- Real estate / property accounting experience strongly preferred
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a think outside the box approach
- Personable leader who can coach a small team and partner with senior stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Yardi experience
- Exposure to real estate investment or deal analysis (JV accounting, return metrics)
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