Controller for Real Estate (US-based/Remote )

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead full-cycle accounting operations across a multi-entity real estate portfolio, including manufactured housing and land-lease properties. This role manages financial activity for approximately 30 separate LLCs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting across multi-entity real estate portfolios, including manufactured housing and land-lease properties
• Manage financial activity for approximately 30 separate LLCs and reconcile 30 individual bank accounts
• Handle AP/AR, general ledger accounting, recurring and adjusting journal entries, and month-end/year-end close
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash-flow management
• Oversee payroll, tax documentation, audit preparation, and financial reporting
• Maintain accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting across all entities
• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience across multi-entity real estate portfolios
• Highly organized with the ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills to partner effectively with community managers, ownership, auditors, lenders, and vendors
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with Rent Manager (property-management platform)
• Experience with tax documentation, 1099 preparation, fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and CapEx accounting
• Solid background in audit preparation, regulatory compliance, and internal controls