New

Controller

Vaco
$120,000.00 - $130,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Columbus
May 08, 2025
Position Overview: A well-established and growing real estate services firm is seeking a strategic and experienced Controller to lead the financial operations for both its brokerage and property management divisions. This position is critical to maintaining financial integrity, overseeing daily accounting functions, and providing insightful reporting to senior leadership and investment partners. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a strong background in real estate accounting, team development, and systems improvement, capable of balancing high-level financial strategy with day-to-day operational oversight. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of managed properties, including general ledger accuracy, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, and reporting. Manage and monitor cash flow across multiple ownership entities, each with distinct financial goals. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team, instilling a culture of precision, accountability, and continuous growth. Prepare and present financial statements, delivering both data and strategic context to leadership teams, ownership groups, and external stakeholders. Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards. Partner with the property management team to maintain accuracy in financial records, including CAM reconciliations and budget reviews. Collaborate on the rollout and optimization of new accounting, HR, or enterprise systems. Coordinate with third-party auditors and external tax advisors to support audit and tax reporting processes. Assist the CFO with corporate responsibilities such as benefits review and insurance renewals. Serve as a key member of the company's retirement plan advisory team, contributing operational and financial insights. Continuously evaluate and enhance financial processes, internal controls, and systems for improved efficiency and reliability. Qualifications: BAin Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. Experience in commercial real estate accounting (brokerage, property management, or development) is strongly preferred. Familiarity with accounting systems such as Yardi, Skyline, Microsoft Excel, and Access. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while communicating effectively with cross-functional leaders and investor groups. High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.