Property Controller

LINK Real Estate Group is seeking a strategic and hands‑on Portfolio Controller to serve as the financial cornerstone of our growing multifamily apartment portfolio. This is a high‑impact leadership role that goes beyond traditional accounting. The Portfolio Controller ensures the integrity of property‑level financials, drives strategic budgeting, and delivers high‑level financial analysis to ownership.

As the essential bridge between site operations and executive finance, this role aligns multi‑site financial performance with the company’s long‑term growth objectives.

The Portfolio Controller provides financial leadership across the multifamily portfolio. This role oversees reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, internal controls, and audit coordination while leading and developing a high‑performing accounting team. The ideal candidate is strategic, detail‑oriented, technically strong, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, growth‑focused environment.

• Financial Leadership Lead and oversee the property accounting function. Serve as a key financial partner to internal leadership and external ownership groups.
• Financial Reporting and Close Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for property owners. Lead the month‑end close process and review variance analyses to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Budgeting and Forecasting Collaborate with company leadership to drive the annual property budgeting process. Monitor financial performance against budget targets, analyze variances, and execute strategic re‑forecasting to adapt to operational shifts.
• Cash Management Oversee portfolio‑wide cash flow, including short and long‑term forecasts, owner distributions, capital reserve funding, and debt service requirements.
• Audit and Tax Coordination Serve as the primary financial liaison with property owners and external accounting professionals. Facilitate year‑end audits and ensure the timely submission of all required tax filings.
• Process Improvement Continuously evaluate and refine accounting procedures across all sites to improve operational efficiency, leverage software capabilities, and maintain strict GAAP compliance.
• Internal Controls and Risk Management Develop, implement, and monitor robust internal controls to safeguard company assets, mitigate financial risk, and ensure data integrity across the portfolio.
• Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing accounting team. Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA or Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience Minimum of 5 to 7 years of professional accounting experience, with at least 3 years in multifamily or apartment management.
• Technical Expertise Comprehensive understanding of GAAP and property‑level tax requirements. High proficiency in multifamily accounting software such as Yardi, Real Page, or Entrata, with strong preference for Entrata experience. Expert‑level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation.

• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Communication Strong ability to present financial results clearly and confidently to both internal executives and external property owners.
• Leadership Proven experience building and leading accounting teams.
• Self‑Starter High initiative and a strong sense of ownership over the portfolio’s financial health.
• Adaptability Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with evolving priorities as the portfolio continues to grow.

This role requires regular sitting, standing, walking, and effective communication. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

If you are a strategic financial leader who thrives on driving performance, strengthening controls, and partnering with ownership to support long‑term growth, we invite you to apply and join our team.