Controller - Property Management

We are seeking a detail-oriented Controller to support the financial operations of a growing real estate and property management organization in Greensboro, NC. This role will be responsible for full-cycle property accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and job costing for property improvement and construction projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in both property management accounting and construction-related accounting, with a strong understanding of project costs, capital expenditures, and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of commercial and/or residential properties.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned properties.
• Reconcile bank accounts, operating accounts, security deposit accounts, and general ledger accounts.
• Record and maintain tenant billings, rent payments, and lease-related transactions.
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis for individual properties.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Track project costs associated with renovations, tenant improvements, capital projects, and new construction.
• Maintain detailed job cost records by project, phase, and cost code.
• Review contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and vendor invoices for proper coding and approval.
• Monitor project budgets and provide regular cost analysis reports to management.
• Work closely with project managers, property managers, and contractors to ensure accurate cost tracking.
• Assist with construction draws, lien waivers, retainage tracking, and capital expenditure reporting.
• Analyze project profitability and identify cost overruns or budget variances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in property management, real estate, construction, or a related industry.
• Experience with job costing and construction accounting principles required.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of leases, capital projects, and construction cost tracking preferred.
• CPA or CPA-track candidates are a plus.

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Will Stevens

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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