Controller - Property Accounting

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Position Overview

Fogelman Properties is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Controller – Property Accounting to lead all aspects of property-level financial operations for our growing, national portfolio of multi-family apartment communities. This is a high-impact leadership role, ideal for a results-driven accounting professional with a passion for real estate and operational excellence.

As a senior leader within the Accounting & Finance organization, the Controller will oversee the timely and accurate preparation of property-level financials, enhance and maintain best-in-class accounting practices and operational controls, lead system and process improvements to drive efficiency and scalability, and collaborate cross-functionally with property operations and both internal and external stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team-oriented organization where your leadership will help strengthen financial operations and support the continued growth and stability of the real estate portfolio.



Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the property accounting function for a portfolio of multi-family properties across various ownership structures and third-party clients
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of property accountants and accounting managers
• Provide executive leadership to the Director of Accounting Operations, who manages all aspects of Accounts Payable
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process for all owned and managed properties
• Review and approve complex journal entries, reconciliations, and property financial packages
• Ensure consistency and integrity in account reconciliations, tenant ledgers, reserve tracking, and various other accounting reconciliations and records
• Review, develop and implement strong internal controls and financial systems
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies and reporting requirements for internal and external stakeholders
• Partner with the Senior Accounting Manager – Transactions and Strategic Initiatives, on financial onboarding and offboarding for property acquisitions, dispositions, and management transitions
• Partner with property management teams to provide training and support on accounting processes
• Collaborate with Operations and other departments to interpret and explain property performance and to support budgeting, reforecasting, and operational strategy
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including investment partners, property owners/clients, and financial institutions
• Oversee cash flow management for the property portfolio, ensuring liquidity for daily operations, capital expenditures, and debt service obligations
• Other duties and special projects as assigned
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to drive organizational change and process improvements
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles (e.g., GAAP) and compliance requirements
• Strong understanding of financial management and operational accounting practices, ideally with experience using industry-specific software platforms such as Yardi, RealPage, or MRI
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• 8 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance; multifamily property accounting experience strongly preferred
• 3 years in a leadership role, preferably within multifamily or commercial real estate, or related sectors
• Demonstrated experience managing accounting operations and shared services teams, such as Accounts Payable, preferably within a multi-entity and/or client-service environment
• Proven track record of overseeing accounting and financial reporting for large property portfolios or multi-entity operations; experienced in managing complex financial operations and leading cross-functional accounting initiatives
• Demonstrated experience in client service-oriented roles within accounting, finance, or consulting environments
  
  

Fogelman is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the pre-employment process which may include criminal background, motor vehicle reporting, drug testing, and reference checks.