Controller - Real Estate Atlanta

CFS

Atlanta, GA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$160,000–$170,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Growth, Business Support, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Commercial Real Estate, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, General Ledger Accounting, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Relationship Management, Reporting Skills, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
5 days ago
Controller – Atlanta, GA
Salary
$160,000–$170,000 base + bonus potential

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This Controller opportunity is with a well-established commercial real estate and development organization in Atlanta. The Controller will play a key leadership role overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls while partnering closely with senior leadership.

  • High-visibility Controller role with ownership over accounting operations and reporting

  • Opportunity to lead and mentor accounting staff while supporting business growth

  • Direct involvement with executive leadership and external partners

  • Hybrid work schedule with a centrally located Atlanta office

  • Strong benefits package including healthcare, retirement plan, and additional employee benefits

Key Responsibilities

As the Controller, you will:

  • Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, financial reporting, and internal controls

  • Lead month-end close processes and review financial statements, budgets, and variance analysis

  • Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and external accounting firms

  • Oversee accounting staff and ensure accurate reporting across development and operating entities

  • Support cash management, development reporting, and financial analysis for leadership

Qualifications

Ideal candidates for this Controller role will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  • CPA required (MBA a plus)

  • 10+ years of accounting experience with leadership responsibilities

  • Commercial real estate accounting experience required

  • Experience working with Yardi and strong Excel skills

Why This Role?

This Controller position offers the opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a growing real estate organization where accounting plays a critical role in investment, development, and operational decision-making.

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MaxSalary: USD170000
MinSalary: USD160000

About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/