Financial Controller for Multi Entity Real Estate Operation
Full Time • Columbia
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
About Us
We are a growing property management company overseeing a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial assets. Our focus is on strong financial performance, accurate reporting, and disciplined growth. We are seeking a Controller to own the financial side of the business and provide reliable, audit-ready financials across all entities.
Position Overview
The Controller is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting. This role is focused strictly on accounting and financial management—not operations. The ideal candidate will ensure that all financials, trust accounts, and reporting processes are clean, compliant, and dependable.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close
- Lead the monthly close process across all entities and properties
- Prepare and review financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Ensure all accounts are reconciled accurately and on time
- Deliver consistent, reliable financial reporting to ownership
Trust Accounting & Compliance
- Oversee all trust accounting functions (tenant funds, security deposits, owner funds)
- Ensure compliance with all applicable property management accounting standards
- Maintain audit-ready records and documentation
- Serve as point of contact for audits or financial reviews
General Ledger Oversight
- Maintain accurate general ledger across multiple entities
- Review journal entries and ensure proper coding of all transactions
- Standardize and maintain chart of accounts
Cash Management & Forecasting
- Monitor and report on company and trust cash positions
- Forecast cash flow and anticipate funding needs
- Coordinate owner distributions and reserve balances
A/P and A/R Oversight
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes
- Ensure accuracy in rent collections, vendor payments, and financial records
- Identify and resolve discrepancies
Systems & Controls
- Maintain and improve accounting systems such as AppFolio and QuickBooks
- Implement and enforce internal financial controls
- Document and standardize accounting procedures
Qualifications
- 5+ years of accounting experience (property management experience strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of trust accounting (required)
- Experience with multi-entity accounting structures
- Proficiency in AppFolio, QuickBooks, or similar systems
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- CPA or accounting degree is preferred but not required
What Success Looks Like
- Financials are delivered accurately and on time every month
- Trust accounts are fully reconciled and compliant
- Owner statements go out without corrections
- Leadership can rely on financial reporting without rechecking work
Why Join Us
- Stable, growing company with long-term opportunity
- High level of autonomy and ownership in your role
- Direct impact on financial performance and reporting quality
- Competitive compensation with performance upside
What We Offer
- -Relaxed and Fun Work Environment
- -Competitive Pay Depending on Experience/Skill
- -Gas Allowance-Company Vehicle Provided (when available)
- -Flexible Schedule
- -Time Off
- -Comprehensive Benefits
- -Internal Advancement Available
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- PTO
- Retirement Matching
- Quick Advancement
How to Apply
Submit your resume along with a brief summary of your experience with property management accounting and trust accounting.
Compensation: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
About Us
Real Property Group is a property management & asset specialist firm located in Columbia, MO. They specialize in the on & off-site management of residential, multi-family, and commercial real estate with an emphasis on custom solutions geared towards exceeding the financial expectations of real estate investors and their shareholders.
Our extensive experience in property management & real estate sales allows us the local & national resources to underwrite, identify, & operate existing properties in the marketplace with a wide array of financial opportunities.
Our company was born out of necessity. The owner’s and operator’s Tyler Nielsen, Tyler Johnston, and Scott DeYoung started their partnership selling real estate together back in 2014. They started brokering real estate deals for local investors and servicing their investment needs, and realized that there was MAJOR need for efficient and modern property management, so they pursued those needs in the form of Real Property Group.
Our goal is to to be the number one local and vertically integrated property investment company in the area.
Our main focus is off- and on-site management of commercial, residential, and multi-family real estate properties. We create custom solutions with the aim to exceed the expectations of our clients.
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