About this opportunity
Acento Real Estate Partners LLC. lists this Corporate Controller opportunity in bethesda, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Acento Real Estate Partners, headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, is a leading property operations and investment management company, focused on delivering exceptional service to multifamily communities in Hispanic markets and Workforce Housing. Since 2002, we’ve earned a reputation as innovative, people-first experts in acquiring, redeveloping, and managing residential assets.
As Acento continues to grow our portfolio, we’re looking for a Corporate Controller to lead our Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Treasury functions and own corporate financial reporting for the organization. This role runs the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for our corporate entities and consolidated portfolio, delivers accurate and timely reporting to executive leadership and lenders, and directly leads and develops the teams behind AP, Payroll, and Treasury.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for corporate entities and consolidated financial statements, ensuring GAAP compliance
Deliver accurate, timely reporting to executive leadership and lenders; support budgeting and forecasting
Accounts Payable
Oversee invoice processing, coding, approvals, and vendor payments, with strong controls and segregation of duties
Drive AP automation and efficiency improvements and oversee month-end close, accruals, and reconciliations
Payroll
Oversee accurate, compliant payroll processing across a multi-state, hourly/salaried workforce
Partner with HR on benefits administration and new hire/termination processing; oversee payroll accounting and reconciliations
Treasury & Cash Management
Oversee corporate cash management, banking relationships, liquidity forecasting, and covenant compliance
Manage disbursement/funding processes and support debt administration and lender coordination
Internal Controls & Leadership
Maintain strong accounting controls and governance across AP, Payroll, and Treasury; support annual audit and tax reporting
Lead, coach, and develop the AP, Payroll, and Treasury teams; hire, evaluate, and retain accounting staff
Partner with Asset Management, HR, Tax, and executive leadership, providing proactive insights and early risk escalation
What you will bring along
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required;
CPA required;
8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3-5+ years leading accounting, AP, payroll, or treasury teams
Demonstrated experience overseeing Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Treasury functions
Real estate industry and multi-entity consolidation experience preferred
We Take Care of Our People - we offer competitive salary & employee benefits
Base salary: $150,000-175,000, commensurate with experience, plus performance-based incentive bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) partially paid by employer
Employer paid short & long-term disability + life insurance
18 days Paid Time Off, 11.5 days Paid Holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
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Worksite address
bethesda, MD, 20811, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.