Controller for Real Estate (US-based/Remote )

About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead full-cycle accounting operations across a multi-entity real estate portfolio, including manufactured housing and land-lease properties. This role manages financial activity for approximately 30 separate LLCs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting across the organization.

Responsibilities

Oversee full-cycle accounting across multi-entity real estate portfolios, including manufactured housing and land-lease properties

Manage financial activity for approximately 30 separate LLCs and reconcile 30 individual bank accounts

Handle AP/AR, general ledger accounting, recurring and adjusting journal entries, and month-end/year-end close

Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash-flow management

Oversee payroll, tax documentation, audit preparation, and financial reporting

Maintain accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting across all entities

Requirements

3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience across multi-entity real estate portfolios

Highly organized with the ability to work independently

Strong communication skills to partner effectively with community managers, ownership, auditors, lenders, and vendors

Proficiency in Excel and experience with Rent Manager (property-management platform)

Experience with tax documentation, 1099 preparation, fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and CapEx accounting

Solid background in audit preparation, regulatory compliance, and internal controls

Originally posted on Himalayas