Controller

ARI Apartment Management•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

We are Ari Apartment Management, a subsidiary of The Carroll Companies. Operating a collection of unique communities spanning Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, we specialize in high-quality multifamily residences backed by expertly trained team members and an outstanding level of hospitality. Our promise is to provide not only a place for our residents to call home, but to also offer the conveniences, luxuries, services, and sense of community that present superior apartment living. ARI CONTROLLER The Controller will play a critical leadership role within a large, multi-property management organization, overseeing all aspects of accounts payable and property-level accounting operations. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and partnering closely with operations teams to drive effective financial solutions and support business objectives across the portfolio. This position reports to The Carroll Companies’ Corporate Controller

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
5 years’ accounting experience including managerial
Intermediate MS Excel skills and experience with accounting business systems

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the day-to-day accounting operations for a portfolio of multi-family properties, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.
Oversee and optimize the accounts payable function to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, vendor payments, and expense allocations.
Review consolidated and property-level financial statements and variance analysis.
Assist with year-end close process and preparation for annual tax and financial reporting.
Supervise property accountants, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of financial data.
Ensure compliance with company accounting policies across all properties.
Maintain strong internal controls over property financial processes.
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
Establish clear goals and accountability for team members.
Collaborate cross-functionally to promote alignment and efficiency across departments.
Drive continuous improvement in accounting workflows, automation, and reporting capabilities.
Act as a strategic partner to operations leadership, providing actionable insights to support decision-making.