Controller

Controller

Lakewood, NJ
$200,000 – $300,000

Position Overview

A growing commercial real estate company is seeking a strong, hands-on Controller to lead and elevate its accounting and finance operations.

This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced controller who can oversee a team, strengthen processes and controls, drive accountability, and ensure financial reporting meets the standards required by lenders, auditors, and ownership. The ideal candidate combines deep accounting expertise with strong management skills and a process-improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of accounting professionals, including a Junior Controller and Property Accountants

Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations across a portfolio of commercial real estate assets

Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting

Review general ledger activity, reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial statements

Establish and maintain strong internal controls, documentation standards, and accounting procedures

Drive process improvements, accountability, and operational efficiencies throughout the accounting department

Partner closely with ownership, the CFO, property management, and other departments to improve reporting accuracy and information flow

Support lender reporting, audits, tax packages, budgeting, forecasting, and special projects

Implement enhanced financial reporting standards to meet growing audit and lender requirements

Develop, mentor, and hold team members accountable for performance and deadlines

Ideal Candidate

5+ years of Controller-level leadership experience

Strong experience managing accounting teams and improving accounting operations

Commercial real estate accounting experience strongly preferred

Deep understanding of financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls

Experience overseeing multiple entities, properties, or complex accounting structures

Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive accountability and elevate team performance

Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Advanced Excel skills and comfort working within accounting and property management systems

Experience with audits, lender reporting, and financial compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Commercial real estate or property management accounting experience

Experience with CAM reconciliations, lease accounting, and property-level reporting

Public accounting background a plus

Experience with Yardi preferred