Controller / Director of Finance - Real Estate

Controller / Director of Finance - Real Estate (Commercial & Residential)

Boutique, Boston-based Real Estate Investment & Development company is hiring of a Controller / Director of Finance to add to the team. This role will oversee the Accounting & Finance verticals for the organization, including a blend of GL oversight & involvement in financial modeling both for corporate as well as specific deals-related activity.

Highlights:

• Strong base pay
• + bonus
• + additional variable comp
• High-visibility role
• Fantastic team

Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage day-to-day financial operations and contribute to the overall success of the organization
• Oversee all accounting and financial functions within the firm
• Responsible for management, mentorship, and development of a small accounting / finance team
• Responsible for financial modeling for corporate and specific deals-related activity
• Supervise accounts payable, bookkeeping, bill payments, and financial record organization
• Participate in key decision-making as a member of the management team
• Develop policies and procedures to improve performance and reduce risk
• Prepare monthly financial statements and analysis for each property under management
• Responsible for managing relationships with both internal and external business partners
• Oversee and manage the organization's financial operations and provide guidance to ensure financial stabilityDevelop financial models to identify and assess financial risk
• Prepare and present financial reports to executive management
• Monitor and review budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
• Develop and maintain internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Support the organization's cash flow management
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 12+ years of accounting experience within Real Estate (ideally a blend of commercial & residential)
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and financial reporting
• Experience overseeing accounts payable operations, vendor management, invoice processing, and payment workflows
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Knowledge of partnership taxation, partnership returns, K-1 reporting, and related tax concepts
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner with employees across finance, operations, investment, and corporate functions
• Experience developing accounting policies, procedures, and internal financial controls
• Familiarity with treasury operations, banking platforms, and cash management processes
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging technology and automation to improve accounting processes