Controller Real Estate

GHJ • Atlanta, GA

5h • $160,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential. An industrial real estate development and acquisition firm is seeking a Controller to lead their accounting operations. The Controller will report to the CFO and will oversee a 5+ person accounting team managing full-cycle accounting for a multi-entity, multi-state portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA preferred
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience with required real estate background
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls experience
• Prior team leadership experience
• Yardi experience highly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations including month-end close, financial reporting, consolidations, and internal controls
• Oversee GAAP compliance including revenue recognition and lease accounting standards
• Direct annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors, internal auditors, and tax advisors
• Manage quarterly consolidation reporting to parent company and recurring cash reporting requirements
• Supervise and develop the accounting team
• Review trial balances, income statements, budget variances, AP/AR, and bank reconciliations
• Oversee development and construction accounting including loan draws and cost projections
• Monitor deferred rent schedules, depreciation/amortization, aged receivables, and JV reporting packages
• Manage multiple bank accounts, cash balances, equity requests, and integrated payables processes
• Oversee entity setup/dissolution and acquisition/disposition prorations
• Own and optimize Yardi

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Free parking in building + on-site gym access
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with regular team events and approachable leadership
• $160,000 - $170,000 a year
• Comprehensive benefits package includes 401(k), medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and supplemental coverage options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level