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Atrium Management Company · 12 hours ago

Controller

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

Atrium Management Company is a growing property management and development firm serving communities throughout Florida and Virginia. The Controller role involves managing full-cycle accounting for a multifamily property portfolio, ensuring reporting accuracy and operational efficiency while leading a team of accountants.

Property ManagementReal EstateRental

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end accounting workflows:

Bank and credit card reconciliations

Journal entries and general ledger maintenance

AP/AR coordination with on-site teams

Rent roll validation, collections tracking, and invoice matching

Budget input, variance analysis, and forecasting

High-Level Financial Reporting:

Oversee and review the work of junior accountants to ensure accuracy and compliance

Present complete property financials, including balance sheets and other key reports, directly to ownership groups and leadership teams

Act as the primary point of contact for ownership groups, addressing complex inquiries and explaining financial data in a clear and concise manner

Strategic & Process Improvement:

Lead initiatives to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and team efficiency across the portfolio

Develop and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for the accounting team

Prepare and deliver monthly financial packages for internal and external stakeholders, including:

Profit & Loss statements

Balance Sheets

Rent Rolls

Aging Reports (Receivables & Payables)

Vendor expense summaries and supporting documentation

Cash flow statements

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

Directly manage, train, and mentor a team of 4-7 property accountants

Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to team members

Distribute workload and ensure all deadlines are met

Additional Responsibilities:

Perform accrual-based accounting for 7–10 multifamily properties

Maintain accurate, compliant financial records and ensure timely transaction entry

Collaborate across departments to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy

Assist with year-end audits, tax prep, and adherence to regulatory requirements

Contribute to internal process improvement initiatives (e.g., checklist streamlining, reporting automation)

Qualification

Advanced Accounting KnowledgeMultifamily Property ExperienceLeadership ExperienceAccrual-based AccountingAccounting Software ProficiencyOwner-Facing CommunicationAttention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Portfolio Size: Oversee a combined portfolio of 40-50 multifamily apartment properties •HOA experience is NOT applicable•

Leadership Experience: 3+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within an accounting department. Demonstrated ability to manage, train, and develop junior accountants

Owner-Facing Communication: Proven experience communicating complex financial data and providing clear explanations to non-finance stakeholders, including property owners and senior leadership

Advanced Accounting Knowledge: Deep expertise in multifamily non-HOA apartment community accounting practices, including advanced knowledge of journal entries, accruals, bank reconciliations, and property-level financials

5+ years of professional experience in bookkeeping/accounting

Experience with multifamily residential apartment portfolios (non-HOA) totaling 1,000+ units

Proficient in accrual-based accounting and monthly close cycles

Prior use of accounting tools such as AppFolio, QuickBooks, Buildium, or Caliber

Advanced Excel proficiency

Exceptional attention to detail, calendar discipline, and accuracy

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Multifamily Property Portfolio experience in bookkeeping/accounting is required

Minimum of 3 years of leadership / management experience within an accounting department

This is not available for remote work. Position will be in-office, based in Orlando, FL