Director of Finance & Controller

Take on a senior finance leadership role within a growing U.S. multifamily real estate operation managing more than 200 residential units across 18 buildings in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, with plans to expand its portfolio significantly.
You will lead the accounting and finance function end-to-end, combining strategic financial planning with hands-on operational oversight.
Working directly with the Principal, you will deliver accurate, investor-ready reporting and clear financial insights to support business decisions.
You will oversee outsourced accounting resources, strengthen financial systems and controls, and manage portfolio-level budgeting, forecasting, and liquidity.
The role also contributes to acquisitions, dispositions, capital planning, lender compliance, and investor relations.
An AI-first approach is central to the position, with daily use of tools such as Claude and ChatGPT to improve financial analysis, modeling, and reporting.
This is a high-autonomy opportunity for an experienced multifamily finance leader who enjoys building scalable processes while remaining close to the numbers.

The ideal candidate is an established finance leader with extensive U.S. multifamily property accounting experience, a proven ability to manage teams, and the judgment to combine strategic oversight with detailed financial execution. Required qualifications include:

• At least 8 years of U.S. multifamily property management accounting experience. The application screening criteria specify 10+ years of dedicated U.S. real estate and multifamily accounting experience.

• Previous experience leading a finance function at Controller, Assistant Controller, or Director of Finance/Accounting level.

• Demonstrated experience managing an accounting department and overseeing outsourced or in-house accounting teams.

• Current, hands-on daily use of AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or specialized financial AI solutions in accounting, reporting, and modeling workflows.

• A builder mentality, with a track record of developing or improving financial systems, internal controls, and reporting processes.

• Ability to balance strategic financial planning with hands-on involvement in general ledger entries, property accounting, and reconciliations.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, property-level profit and loss statements, balance sheets, rent rolls, and real estate tax structures.

• Proficiency with property management accounting platforms, with AppFolio strongly preferred; Yardi or MRI experience is also acceptable.

• Experience with QuickBooks Online or comparable corporate accounting platforms.

• Full availability Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time.

• Excellent leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work directly with senior leadership.

• A dedicated, quiet home office, personal computer, professional headset, and reliable high-speed internet connection.

Additional qualifications that would be advantageous include:

• Experience overseeing real estate portfolios of 500+ units.

• CPA or CA designation, or a Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Experience with real estate underwriting, lender compliance, and 1031 exchange accounting.