Controller

Location:

Cleveland, OH

Reports to:

CEO / Managing Partner

About the Role

We are an early-stage, multi-fund real estate investment company seeking a hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function. This is the top accounting/finance role in the company, ideal for someone who wants to roll up their sleeves and grow with the business.

You’ll oversee all day-to-day accounting, fund-level reporting, and compliance, while also providing financial insights to support decision-making. This position offers significant growth potential as the company scales, with opportunities for advancement alongside business performance.

Key Responsibilities

·       Serve as the lead accounting professional for the company across multiple real estate investment funds.

·       Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll.

·       Oversee partnership accounting, capital calls, investor reporting, and distributions.

·       Support and manage construction accounting processes, including large draw schedules and lender compliance.

·       Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

·       Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

·       Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.

·       Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and lenders.

·       Work with property management accounting systems (MRI preferred).

·       Support transactional activity, investment closings, and related financial processes.

·       Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

·       CPA preferred.

·       5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.

·       Background in audit and/or compliance is a plus.

·       Experience in real estate investment, construction accounting, or property management highly preferred.

·       Familiarity with partnership accounting.

·       Hands-on, transactional experience strongly valued (vs. exclusively audit background).

·       Proficiency with accounting systems; MRI experience a plus.

·       Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to operate independently in an entrepreneurial environment.

Compensation & Growth

• Base salary targeted around $100-115k

• Significant career growth potential as the company expands.