Cortland · 1 day ago
Expense Controller - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCortland is a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, committed to building a best-in-class organization. As the Expense Controller, you will manage non-property operating expenses, unify FP&A, Procurement, and Corporate Accounting, and drive cost savings through effective governance and oversight.
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Responsibilities
Build and maintain a clear enterprise-wide expense governance framework
Define major expense categories, assign owners, and set decision rights and approval paths
Align cross functional teams on expectations, standards, and reporting to ensure consistency across departments
Oversee corporate and shared-service spend areas (G&A, IT, payroll-related costs, marketing, professional services, and more)
Review and validate spend requests, renewals, and contracts to ensure they align with business needs and budgets
Partner with leaders to understand cost drivers, resource needs, and run rate impacts
Own and refine the T&E policy and identify opportunities to streamline duplicative tools and subscriptions
Align expense owners with annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
Provide insights to FP&A on trends, commitments, and risks
Monitor budget vs. actuals, analyze variances, and drive timely corrective actions
Equip expense owners with tools and guidance to build accurate forecasts
Partner with Procurement on vendor consolidation, contract negotiations, and sourcing alignment
Ensure spend aligns with approved contracts and vendor performance expectations
Strengthen processes for RFPs, renewals, and vendor selections
Maintain visibility into total cost of ownership for major vendor relationships
Ensure accurate classification, accruals, and adherence to accounting standards
Reduce post-close adjustments through improved upstream documentation and accuracy
Partner with Accounting on coding, timing, and reconciliation practices
Support consistent expense metrics and resolve recurring misclassification issues
Create executive-ready dashboards and reporting that highlight key trends and opportunities
Lead or support cost optimization initiatives and track financial impact
Provide insights that inform vendor decisions, resource allocation, and demand management
Maintain a regular cadence of executive-level expense reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business
8+ years experience in finance, operations, or expense management
Strong understanding of expense structures, budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and financial governance
Working knowledge of GAAP, expense classification, accruals, and financial control frameworks
Experience partnering cross‑functionally with FP&A, Procurement, Accounting, and business leaders
Proven ability to review, challenge, and influence spending decisions at all levels of the organization
Proficiency with ERP systems, budgeting tools, and financial reporting platforms
Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex spend data
Skilled communicator who can present clearly to executives and drive alignment across teams
Demonstrated ability to build structure, create consistency, and establish effective processes
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity, accountability, and discipline
Preferred
MBA/CPA
Real estate experience
Company
Cortland
Cortland® is a product-to-people, multifamily real estate investment, development, and management company that in-sources most of its multifamily development, design, construction, renovation, management, and ownership functions – all with the goal of providing residents excellent, hospitality-driven living experiences.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steven DeFrancis
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Moore
Chief Technology Officer
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