Controller

Job Description

A growing real estate investment platform is seeking a highly skilled Controller to join its dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with a deep understanding of corporate accounting and hands-on experience in the REIT and Property Management industry, specifically focusing on commercial or industrial properties. A strong working knowledge of Yardi is essential.

You will play a key role in building and automating processes, leading the monthly close, and managing expense allocations. This position requires close collaboration across departments—including Fund Finance, Property Accounting, Corporate Accounting, and Treasury—to support the company's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the month-end close process: journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet account support

Oversee all aspects of the expense allocation close process, including analysis and methodology review across multiple entities

Review and analyze fee-related items such as management and transaction fees

Reconcile intercompany transactions and prepare payroll accounting entries

Assist in resolving financial consolidation issues

Develop, implement, and improve internal controls and business processes

Identify and drive operational efficiencies through automation and best practices

Work cross-functionally with Fund Finance, Property Accounting, Corporate Accounting, and Treasury teams to ensure alignment and accuracy in financial reporting

Qualifications

5+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in the REIT or real estate investment industry

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Proficiency in Yardi is required

Strong Excel capabilities (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, SUMIFs, etc.)

Familiarity with systems like Concur, NetSuite, and Kyriba is a plus

Technically adept, with the ability to produce accurate, professional outputs across multiple systems

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to work cross-functionally

Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Proactive, adaptable, and highly collaborative

Hoxton Circle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Full-time