Controller - Real Estate

CFS

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$155,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Billing, Budgeting, Business Support, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capital Project, Cash Flow, Cash Flow Projection, Commercial Real Estate, Construction Drawings, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Industrial Management, Insurance, Investment Capital, Leadership, Loans, Mentoring, Process Improvement, Project Tracking, Property Management, Property Tax, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Reconciliation, Team Player
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
3 days ago

Commercial Real Estate Controller


Location: Houston, TX (South Houston – Beltway/288)

Salary: $125,000–$155,000 + Annual Bonus


Why This Opportunity
Join a well-established commercial real estate owner/operator managing 40+ industrial properties totaling over 7.5 million square feet. This hands-on leadership role offers exposure to both property management and development accounting, working closely with executive leadership on acquisitions, capital projects, financing, and asset management initiatives. The company offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with long-term stability and growth potential.


Controller Key Responsibilities



  • Lead the month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and day-to-day accounting for a commercial real estate portfolio.

  • Oversee development and property accounting, including project accounting, CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, insurance administration, property taxes, construction draws, financing activities, and MUD/WCID accounting.

  • Partner with leadership on acquisitions, lease analysis, budgeting, asset performance, cash flow projections, and capital project tracking while supporting strategic business decisions.

  • Serve as the Yardi subject matter expert and mentor a small accounting team while driving process improvements and maintaining strong relationships with lenders, attorneys, property managers, and external partners.


Controller Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

  • 5+ years of commercial real estate accounting experience within property management, development, or owner/operator environments.

  • Advanced Yardi experience required along with strong financial reporting, project accounting, and general ledger experience.


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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/