CFS · 2 days ago
Controller - Real Estate
CFS is a rapidly growing real estate investment and development firm, and they are seeking a Controller to lead their accounting operations. The role involves overseeing treasury functions, ensuring compliance with legal agreements, and collaborating with various teams to optimize processes.
Responsibilities
Oversee treasury functions including bank reconciliations, cash flow projections, and contribution/distribution calculations
Review and approve investor/lender funding requests, reserves, and write-offs in accordance with legal agreements
Maintain compliance with loan agreements, JV structures, PMAs, leases, and other legal documents
Ensure timely and GAAP-compliant reporting with attention to complex areas such as acquisitions, dispositions, debt modifications, and interest capitalization
Review monthly/quarterly financial reporting, general ledger activity, and accounting position memos for technical treatment of unusual items
Collaborate cross-functionally with Lease Admin, Finance Partners, and Transactions teams, as well as third-party stakeholders
Qualification
Required
CPA required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with real estate industry background (preferably multifamily or commercial)
Strong technical accounting foundation; experience with consolidations, intercompany, and complex real estate transactions
Proficiency in real estate accounting systems such as Yardi or MRI
Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to guide teams and liaise with internal and external partners