Real Estate Controller

Real Estate Controller
Job Description

Arcan Capital is dedicated to creating exceptional returns for our investors by providing outstanding homes for our residents. As a Real Estate Controller, you will play a critical leadership role in overseeing property accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting across our portfolio. This role is ideal for an experienced real estate accounting professional with a strong attention to detail, deep knowledge of property management accounting, and the ability to lead and develop a team.

If you are a well-rounded accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced real estate environment and enjoys mentoring others while maintaining high financial standards, we encourage you to apply.

About Arcan Capital

Founded in 2016, Arcan Capital is a rapidly growing company specializing in the acquisition and management of apartment properties across the Southeastern United States. With a team of over 100 employees—and plans to continue expanding—you will be an integral part of our success, helping to strengthen accounting operations and support strategic decision-making.

At Arcan Capital, we foster a collaborative, dynamic, and performance-driven culture. We are committed to supporting the professional growth of our employees while delivering exceptional experiences to our residents and stakeholders.

Job Summary

As the Real Estate Controller, you will oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a portfolio of properties, manage and mentor a team of accountants, and ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with company standards and deadlines. You will be responsible for reviewing financial statements, journal entries, reclasses, and accruals, managing banking activity, supporting audits, and ensuring finalized financials are delivered accurately to leadership.

This role requires extensive experience in property management accounting, exceptional attention to detail (including small variances), strong Yardi expertise, and the ability to lead accounting operations with confidence and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations for a portfolio of real estate assets, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Lead, train, mentor, and review the work of a team of property accountants.
• Review and approve journal entries, reclasses, accruals, and all month-end close activities.
• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements are finalized and delivered to leadership.
• Manage property bank accounts, reconciliations, cash activity, vendor payments, and check processing.
• Serve as the primary contact for audits, resolving discrepancies and maintaining strong internal controls.
• Utilize Yardi extensively while collaborating with asset management and operations to support property performance and budget analysis.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in real estate or property management accounting, including senior or supervisory responsibilities, required.
• Strong, well-rounded accounting expertise with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven experience reviewing financials, journal entries, reclasses, accruals, and managing audits.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee accounting operations and lead, train, and mentor a team.
• Advanced proficiency in Yardi property management software required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, high integrity, and a collaborative, professional leadership style.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Property Accountant preferred.
• Experience with multifamily or commercial real estate portfolios strongly preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Why Join Arcan Capital?

• Supportive and people-focused culture — We believe in fostering long-term relationships with our employees and offering meaningful career development opportunities.
• Opportunities for growth — We invest in our team members and promote from within whenever possible.
• Competitive compensation & benefits — We offer medical, dental, and vision plans, two weeks of paid vacation, five days of PTO/sick leave, a matching 401(k) program, and more!

If you’re ready to bring your analytical skills and passion for real estate to a dynamic and growing organization, we encourage you to apply today!