Portfolio Controller - Creative Financial Staffing

Creative Financial Staffing has partnered with a growing leader in property management to identify a Portfolio Controller to join their growing team. This position will report directly to the Corporate Controller

Why should I work here?

• Our client has been named one of the best places to work by the Boston Globe the last three years
• With over 18,000 units under management and operations in over 15 states, our client is continuing to grow
• Highly competitive compensation and benefit package
• Hybrid work schedule with great flexibility

The Portfolio Controller responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review and analyze monthly financial statements prepared by Corporate and Outsourced Property Accountants and Senior Accountants in an assigned portfolio, including all supporting schedules and workpapers
• Supervise and manage two to three Property and/or Senior Accountants
• Review property cash analyses, Replacement Reserve draws, various bank and general ledger account reconciliations and financial reporting for lender and third-party recipients
• Review audit workpapers and HUD/Agency filings
• Review audited financial statements for accurate representation and serve as primary contact with auditors
• Serve as a resource, assist with preparation, and review portfolio annual budgets
• Work with the Transition team and assist Accountants in the onboarding or disposition of properties as needed
• Be an integral member of the Accounting Department’s management team: determine and plan property and project assignments; developing, coordinating, and implementing team goals; long term team planning and improvements

Qualifications of the Portfolio Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred
• Experience managing or supervising direct reports
• Real estate property accountant experience required
• Thorough understanding of full-cycle accounting transactions
• Proficiency with Excel required
• Proficiency with accounting software, preferably Yardi or RealPage