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Ghan & Cooper Commercial Properties · 2 days ago

Corporate Controller

Fort Smith, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Ghan & Cooper Commercial Properties is a real estate and commercial property management organization, and they are seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee all financial operations. This role involves managing accounting, financial reporting, investor reporting, and ensuring compliance with state regulations while supporting strategic growth and capital deployment.

Commercial Real EstateLeasingProperty ManagementReal EstateResidential

Hiring Manager

Myla Petree

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting for commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties, and other special asset management, including rent rolls, CAM reconciliations, lease accounting, and tenant billing

Ensure accurate property level financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports

Manage capital expenditure (CapEx) tracking, project budgets, and draw requests

Oversee property tax filings, assessments, and appeals for Arkansas jurisdictions

Maintain compliance with Arkansas DFA requirements for sales/use tax, payroll tax, and state filings

Manage accounting for multiple LLCs, partnerships, and holding companies

Oversee consolidations, intercompany transactions, and eliminations

Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures across all entities

Prepare investor reporting, including quarterly updates, capital account statements, and distribution calculations

Support capital raises, including financial modeling, due diligence materials, and data room preparation

Track fund performance, IRR, equity waterfalls, and preferred return structures

Assist with acquisition underwriting, financial modeling, and pro forma analysis

Coordinate with legal teams on entity formation, operating agreements, and investment structures

Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for corporate and property entities

Lead annual budgeting and forecasting for both corporate operations and property portfolios

Coordinate external audits, lender reviews, and compliance reporting

Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury functions

Supervise accounting and AP/AR activities

Implement process improvements and system upgrades (e.g., AppFolio, Step One (ERP), or similar)

Provide financial insights to ownership and executive leadership to support strategic decisions

Qualification

GAAPReal estate accountingProperty management softwareFinancial modelingCPAMulti entity structuresInvestor reportingAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsLeadershipStrategic thinking