All Pro Recruiting (APR)
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.
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.