Job Description

Controller

Lakewood, NJ

$200,000 – $225,000

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

Email resumes to ahuva@maiplacement.com