Controller - Real Estate Developer

Greenlight Communities•Scottsdale, AZ

5d•$140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Greenlight Communities is seeking an experienced, success-oriented Controller with a passion for real estate. The company is a real estate owner and developer with affiliated general contracting and civil engineering companies, focused on attainable housing in the Phoenix multifamily market. The Controller reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for full-cycle accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities. The role includes preparing consolidated financial statements, managing reconciliations, overseeing tax compliance, and providing accurate, timely financial information to support acquisitions, dispositions, and capital stack transactions. The Controller also works with leadership and third-party accounting and property management providers to support financial decision-making and improve accounting processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least 5 years of experience in multifamily property management accounting.
Strong collaboration and conflict-resolution skills, including experience working across teams.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, finance, accounting, and budgeting principles.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks, with expert-level Excel skills.
Professional, calm, and kind presence in high-pressure situations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to offer ideas and implement process improvements.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Active CPA license.

Responsibilities

Perform full-cycle accounting and consolidated financial reporting for apartment ownership entities, Greenlight, and affiliated entities; oversee third-party accounting.
Reconcile major balance sheet accounts and maintain general ledgers and charts of accounts in QuickBooks.
Prepare monthly financial statements and quarterly and year-end reports for stakeholders.
Prepare tax packages, coordinate with tax preparers on returns, and prepare and distribute Form 1099s for all entities.
Prepare quarterly interest reserve analyses and funding schedules.
Oversee workers’ compensation and insurance audits.
Produce cash reports; manage cash transfers, wire initiations, and check approvals; and ensure timely loan payments.
Review and approve credit card transactions, process bank deposits and bi-weekly payroll, and oversee intercompany charge-backs and allocations.
Review third-party property manager reports for completeness and accuracy.
Work closely with the CEO and other leadership to support financial decision-making, including acquisitions, dispositions, and capital stack transactions.
Provide insights and recommend improvements to accounting processes.