Finance / Accounting 

CONTROLLER (MULTIFAMILY HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL) - DETROIT SUBURBS, MI

Full Service Commercial Real Estate Group

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The Controller is responsible for overseeing accounting, financial reporting, and the consistent execution of accounting processes across a portfolio of commercial and multifamily real estate assets.

This role reports to the CFO/COO and supports the accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and a collaborative, accountable environment. The Controller partners with operations and leadership to align financial reporting with property performance and leads the accounting team to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Close

• Oversee and support the monthly close process across the real estate portfolio.
• Ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, and delivered on time.
• Review and approve property-level financial statements for both commercial and multifamily properties.
• Review reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules to promote consistency and quality.
• Provide guidance and support to the team to resolve issues and meet close deadlines.
• Reinforce accountability around close timelines while supporting the team in meeting expectations.

Commercial CAM & Tenant Accounting

• Review CAM reconciliations and guide the team to ensure alignment with lease terms.
• Support property accountants in understanding CAM structures, including expense pools, gross-ups, and caps.
• Assist in resolving tenant questions and discrepancies in collaboration with operations.
• Ensure CAM deliverables are well-supported, accurate, and prepared for audit or review.

Multifamily Accounting

• Review multifamily accounting activity, including rent roll support, concessions, and revenue recognition.
• Partner with the team to analyze GPR, vacancy loss, and operational trends.
• Ensure security deposit balances are accurate and properly reconciled.
• Support resolution of accounting issues while reinforcing consistent standards.

Internal Controls & Process

• Support the implementation and consistent application of accounting policies and internal controls.
• Reinforce proper workflows, segregation of duties, and documentation standards.
• Review journal entries and reconciliations for completeness and compliance.
• Assist in maintaining exception logs and work with the team to resolve items in a timely manner.
• Support audit processes by ensuring documentation is organized and accessible.

Cash & Reconciliation Oversight

• Review bank reconciliations and support timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Help monitor property cash balances and identify potential concerns early.
• Ensure disbursement processes follow established procedures.
• Partner with treasury and team members to support cash-related processes.

Systems & Process Improvement (Yardi)

• Support the team in effectively utilizing Yardi Voyager for accounting workflows.
• Encourage consistent and accurate system usage across all properties.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Help maintain data accuracy and integrity within the system.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and support the accounting team.
• Provide ongoing coaching, training, and technical guidance.
• Foster a team environment focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Help team members prioritize work, meet deadlines, and develop professionally.
• Address challenges early by providing clear direction, support, and follow-up.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations and leadership teams to support property performance.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.
• Support property transitions, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Act as a resource to both accounting and operations teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 7–10+ years of property accounting experience across commercial and multifamily real estate.
• Experience with CAM reconciliations and lease interpretation.
• Proficiency in Yardi Voyager preferred.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring accounting staff.

Core Competencies:

• Team Leadership and Development
• Financial Reporting and Close Management
• CAM Reconciliation Knowledge
• Multifamily Accounting Expertise
• Internal Controls Awareness
• Collaboration and Communication
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Organization and Time Management

Performance Expectations:

• Financial reporting is consistently accurate, complete, and delivered on time.
• Reconciliations and supporting schedules are clear, well-documented, and review-ready.
• CAM reconciliations are prepared accurately and supported for audit or tenant review.
• Team members are supported, meeting deadlines, and developing in their roles.
• Issues are identified early and addressed with clear follow-through.

Work Environment:

This position is based in a professional office setting. No travel is required. The role works closely with accounting, operations, and leadership teams to support consistent financial reporting and team success

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary ($110,000 - $140,000+ bonus)
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and holidays

Please forward resume to: ben@harperjobs.com

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST (FULL SERVICE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY) - METRO DETROIT, MI $45,000 - $60,000

The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, utility bills, and other payables for our multifamily and commercial real-estate portfolio’s. This role ensures compliance with company policies, internal controls, and property-level budgets while maintaining strong vendor relationships. The AP Specialist works closely with property managers, accountants, and corporate finance teams to support efficient operations and accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Invoice Processing & Coding

• Review, verify, code, and process high-volume invoices in Yardi Voyager (or other property management systems).
• Ensure invoices are processed in accordance with company policies.

Vendor Management

• Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9s, insurance certificates, and ACH information.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status, invoice discrepancies, or account balances.
• Monitor vendor compliance with company requirements (insurance, tax documentation, etc.).
• Responsible for annual 1099 processing.

Payment Processing

• Prepare weekly check runs, ACH batches, and other disbursements.
• Ensure timely payments to avoid late fees and preserve vendor relationships.
• Review and process security deposit refunds.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Adhere to company policies, internal control procedures, and SOX compliance standards.
• Assist with internal control testing and annual audits as needed.
• Maintain documentation for all AP transactions in compliance with record retention policies.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work with property managers, accountants, and regional directors to resolve any invoice discrepancies.
• Assist accountants with monthly close processes by ensuring invoices are processed timely.
• Provide reporting and support for operations and construction management monthly by preparing cumulative cost summaries.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Experience: 2+ years of accounts payable experience in multifamily or commercial property management preferred.

Systems: Proficiency in Yardi Voyager or similar AP/property management systems preferred.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage high-volume processing in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Competencies

• Accuracy & Attention to Detail – Ensures completeness and correctness of work.
• Time Management – Prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Works effectively with property teams and corporate staff.
• Integrity & Confidentiality – Handles sensitive vendor and financial data responsibly.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to ben@harperjobs.com

REAL ESTATE / PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT (APARTMENTS) - BINGHAM FARMS, MI

Harper Associates is retained for this search.

Our client, a privately held real estate organization, is expanding. They have an extensive multi-state portfolio in Multi-Family Housing and Commercial Properties.

Bachelor Degree in Accounting is Required with 2-4 years of experience in real estate asset or portfolio management, or real estate accounting or finance. Based in-office at Corporate Headquarters.

Primary Functions:

• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations (i.e. cash, assets and liabilities) and analytically review operational information (i.e. expense classification and budgetary adherence).
• Post journal entries to assure financials are properly stated on a monthly basis.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to property managers and ownership on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Provide input with preparation of annual and monthly budgetary information for related entities.
• Prepare annual financial information with tax/audit preparers to assure timely filing of all audit and tax returns.
• Review classification of all expenses and revenues for each property.
• Review cash balance on a regular basis to assure timely payment of all liabilities.
• Assure timely payment of mortgages and other liabilities.
• Assist with preparation of financial information related to financing/refinancing, lender reporting, and lender compliance.
• Prepare replacement reserve draws.
• Enter fixed assets on a quarterly basis.
• Review job cost invoices/postings for accuracy to budget.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Performance Standards:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Be a team player
• Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities
• Ability to adapt to new tasks with little notice
• Ability to read and interpret accounting reports and business correspondence
• High degree of initiative and independent judgement
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Awareness ability to meet deadlines including but not limited to monthly, quarterly and annual financial information.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree (minimum) Higher (preferred) in accounting.
• Approximately 2-4 years of experience in real estate asset or portfolio management, or real estate accounting, finance or investing or relevant accounting experience.
• Proven track record of high performance in prior work experience
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and presentation software
• Experience with industry specific software (Yardi preferred)

Send resume in a Word format attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com