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Controller - Commercial Real Estate

Atlanta, Georgia Permanent USD140,000 - USD175,000 per year View Job Description
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious Controller to step into a highly visible leadership role within a rapidly expanding real estate platform. Reporting directly to the Founder, you will take ownership of the accounting function, elevate reporting processes, support institutional investor requirements, and build the financial infrastructure needed to support significant acquisition-driven growth.
  • Reshape and own the accounting function
  • Join exciting tech enable real estate platform

About Our Client

Our client is a private equity-backed industrial real estate platform experiencing a period of exceptional growth. Combining a highly data-driven operating model with proprietary technology and real estate expertise, the business has rapidly scaled its portfolio and is now entering its next phase following recent institutional capital investment.

With ambitious acquisition targets, a sophisticated technology platform, and an entrepreneurial culture built around innovation, the company offers an opportunity to join a high-growth organization where technology, automation, and operational excellence are viewed as true competitive advantages.

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious Controller to step into a highly visible leadership role within an expanding industrial real estate platform. Reporting directly to the Founder, you will take ownership of the accounting function, elevate reporting processes, support institutional investor requirements, and build the financial infrastructure needed to support significant acquisition-driven growth.

The role is ideally suited to a high-performing professional looking to accelerate their career in a fast-paced, technology-focused environment where they can make a tangible impact from day one.The Controller will serve as the accounting leader for a growing portfolio of assets and legal entities while helping prepare the business for its next stage of scale.

  • Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across a complex multi-entity structure (50+)
  • Oversee general ledger, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and balance sheet integrity.
  • Develop processes and controls that support institutional investor reporting requirements.
  • Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages.
  • Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and third-party service providers.
  • Drive accounting automation initiatives and leverage technology to improve efficiency and scalability.
  • Support acquisition integration, entity setup, and finance infrastructure as the portfolio continues to expand.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

For the Controller we are seeking:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
  • Public accounting background strongly preferred, particularly candidates coming from a Big Four or nationally recognized accounting firm.
  • 4-8 years of progressive accounting experience, with a desire to grow into a senior finance leadership position.
  • Experience managing complex reconciliations, financial reporting, and multi-entity accounting structures.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Technology-minded individual who embraces automation, systems optimization, and data-driven decision making.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to interact directly with founders, investors, and external stakeholders.
  • Willingness to work closely with the leadership team in an office-based environment.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary ranging from approximately $140,000 to $175,000 depending on experience.
  • Meaningful equity participation and the opportunity to share in the company's growth.
  • Direct exposure to founders, investors, and major strategic initiatives.
  • Career-defining opportunity to help build the finance function of one of the fastest-growing platforms in its sector.
  • High-growth environment with significant acquisition activity and increasing institutional sophistication.
  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation, technology, and continuous improvement.
  • Clear pathway toward future senior finance leadership opportunities as the business continues to scale.
Contact
Nick Walker
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7093886

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Controller
Industry
Property
Where
Atlanta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nick Walker
Job Reference
JN-082026-7093886
 

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