Job Title: Controller

Location: Jackson, Mississippi

Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time or Fractional

Reports To: Executive Leadership Team

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on, process-driven Controller to lead financial operations for a growing commercial real estate services firm with a diverse portfolio of both principal-owned and third-party-managed assets. This role is responsible for overseeing internal accounting functions and managing a third-party Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) team handling daily transactional operations.

Reporting directly to the Executive Leadership Team, the Controller will play a critical role in improving financial systems, enhancing reporting visibility, driving automation, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and supporting organizational scalability. This highly collaborative role will contribute to leadership planning, strategic initiatives, and interdepartmental process alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight & Reporting

• Act as the primary liaison to the KPO team responsible for accounts payable/receivable, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for all entities, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Review and finalize financial statements for internal leadership, ownership groups, and investors, offering variance analysis and performance insights.
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes in partnership with stakeholders.
• Maintain a standardized chart of accounts and documentation protocols across all properties and business units.
• Support intercompany consolidation and fund-level reporting for affiliated entities.
• Develop and monitor financial benchmarks to assess performance at the business unit and property level.
• Ensure timely, accurate delivery of financial reports, compliance documents, and required materials to lenders and external parties.

Payroll

• Coordinate with third-party payroll and benefits administrators to ensure accurate payroll entry, benefit tracking, and proper journal entries.

Insurance

• Allocate insurance premiums across properties and departments.
• Review policy billing accuracy and compliance for General Liability, Property & Casualty, Auto, E&O, D&O, Crime, Pollution, and Cyber coverage.

Process Optimization & Technology Integration

• Implement scalable processes that improve efficiency, reduce manual entry, and strengthen internal controls.
• Optimize the use of Yardi Property Management and Accounting systems, especially PayScan and VendorCafe modules.
• Lead the continued adoption of electronic vendor and rent payments.
• Document and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to promote consistency and cross-training across teams.

Leadership, Collaboration & Strategic Planning

• Contribute to leadership and strategic planning sessions, providing financial insights for growth, risk mitigation, and company initiatives.
• Partner with leaders in Brokerage, Construction Management, Property Management, and Operations to align financial practices with business objectives.
• Establish and manage internal benchmarks and KPIs to drive accountability and track performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in commercial real estate, property management, or a related industry.
• Deep knowledge of financial statement preparation, month-end close, and general ledger best practices.
• Preferred experience managing or working directly with third-party KPO or remote accounting team.
• Hands-on experience with Yardi is highly preferred; other ERP/accounting systems will be considered.
• Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Key Success Metrics (First 6–12 Months)

• Complete transition of daily transactional accounting to the KPO team with clear accountability maintained.
• SOPs for core accounting workflows documented and adopted across departments.
• 95%+ adoption of electronic vendor and rent payments.
• Streamlined monthly financial reporting package delivery to stakeholders.

Company Core Values

• Credibility Through Conduct – Actions define our reputation — we uphold honesty, transparency, and professionalism in every interaction.
• Roadblock Removers – We don’t just see obstacles—we eliminate them, turning challenges into opportunities that drive progress.
• Collective Success Focused – We believe that true success is shared—by working together, we amplify results for our clients, team, and partners.
• Progress, Not Just Properties – Rejecting complacency and continually push boundaries to find better, smarter, and more innovative solutions.
• Blueprinting the Future – Engineering solutions that create success through relationships built on trust, loyalty, and a vision that extends beyond the present.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package available