Controller, Middleton

Controller Salary : $140,000–$164,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:• Our client is a well-established, family-owned property management and construction organization with 150+ properties across its portfolio • This is a key leadership role created due to the upcoming retirement of a long-tenured Controller, offering strong visibility and impact from day one• Strong emphasis on culture, collaboration, and long-term succession planning as the business continues to evolve under the next generation of leadership • Opportunity to directly influence accounting modernization, process improvements, and operational efficiency across a multi-entity structure• High visibility role partnering closely with the CFO on budgeting, reporting, and strategic financial initiatives • Leadership team is open to change and actively looking for someone to challenge existing processes and improve speed and efficiency • Stable, on-site environment with flexibility as needed and strong internal support structure

Key Responsibilities for the Controller:• Oversee accounting and finance operations across 150+ properties including HUD, Rural Development, and public housing programs • Lead month-end and year-end close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness across multiple entities • Partner with CFO on annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities• Drive process improvements across accounting and reporting functions, improving efficiency and modernizing legacy processes • Support cash management, reconciliations, and internal control monitoring • Lead and coordinate accounting staff, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and accountabilityacross the function

Qualifications for the Controller:• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least some leadership responsibility preferred • Strong experience in property management accounting, ideally including Rural Development, HUD, or public housing• Experience managing month-end close, financial reporting, and multi-entity accounting environments

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