Controller
Adams Property Group, Charleston, SC, United States
The Controller will oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities for a growing real estate and property management portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate property-level and consolidated financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and real estate‑specific accounting requirements. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with multi‑entity real estate accounting and works closely with asset management, property operations, and executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee full-cycle accounting for multiple legal entities, properties, and ownership structures
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements at the property and consolidated levels
Ensure accurate tracking of revenues, expenses, CAM reconciliations, and owner distributions
Manage accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, and capital improvements
Maintain compliance with GAAP and real estate‑specific accounting standards
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
Support annual property and corporate budgeting processes
Monitor operating performance against budgets and forecasts
Provide variance analysis and financial insights to management and asset teams
Property Management & Operations Support
Partner with property management teams on expense controls, lease administration, and recoveries
Oversee rent rolls, AR aging, and revenue recognition
Review and approve property manager financial reports
Support lender reporting and covenant compliance
Tax, Audit & Compliance
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and lenders
Oversee preparation of property-level and entity tax filings (partnerships, LLCs, K‑1s)
Maintain internal controls and accounting policies
Ensure compliance with loan agreements, investor reporting, and regulatory requirements
Leadership & Systems
Supervise and mentor accounting staff
Evaluate, implement, and improve accounting systems and processes
Ensure effective use of property management and accounting software
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s a plus)
CPA strongly preferred
7+ years of accounting experience, with significant real estate and property management exposure
Experience with multi‑entity and multi‑property accounting
Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting practices
Proficiency with common real estate accounting and property management systems (e.g., Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, RealPage, or similar)
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability
Proven leadership and communication skills
Preferred Experience
Background in commercial or industrial real estate
Experience with investor reporting and joint venture accounting
Exposure to construction‑in‑progress and development accounting
What We Offer
Competitive salary with performance‑based incentives
Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunity to play a key role in a growing real estate platform
Collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment
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Key Responsibilities
Oversee full-cycle accounting for multiple legal entities, properties, and ownership structures
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements at the property and consolidated levels
Ensure accurate tracking of revenues, expenses, CAM reconciliations, and owner distributions
Manage accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, and capital improvements
Maintain compliance with GAAP and real estate‑specific accounting standards
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
Support annual property and corporate budgeting processes
Monitor operating performance against budgets and forecasts
Provide variance analysis and financial insights to management and asset teams
Property Management & Operations Support
Partner with property management teams on expense controls, lease administration, and recoveries
Oversee rent rolls, AR aging, and revenue recognition
Review and approve property manager financial reports
Support lender reporting and covenant compliance
Tax, Audit & Compliance
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and lenders
Oversee preparation of property-level and entity tax filings (partnerships, LLCs, K‑1s)
Maintain internal controls and accounting policies
Ensure compliance with loan agreements, investor reporting, and regulatory requirements
Leadership & Systems
Supervise and mentor accounting staff
Evaluate, implement, and improve accounting systems and processes
Ensure effective use of property management and accounting software
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s a plus)
CPA strongly preferred
7+ years of accounting experience, with significant real estate and property management exposure
Experience with multi‑entity and multi‑property accounting
Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting practices
Proficiency with common real estate accounting and property management systems (e.g., Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, RealPage, or similar)
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability
Proven leadership and communication skills
Preferred Experience
Background in commercial or industrial real estate
Experience with investor reporting and joint venture accounting
Exposure to construction‑in‑progress and development accounting
What We Offer
Competitive salary with performance‑based incentives
Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
Paid time off and holidays
Opportunity to play a key role in a growing real estate platform
Collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment
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