About this role
Job Title: Controller
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Position Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Target Salary: $115,000/year
About the Client
PrideStaff is seeking a Controller on behalf of a growing real estate development, construction, and property management company in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our client handles the full life cycle of high-end residential and commercial assets—from ground-up construction through long-term property management.
Position Summary
We are looking for a hands-on Controller to manage day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, job costing, and property accounting across active development builds and managed properties. Reporting directly to executive leadership, this role manages work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, AIA billing, CAM reconciliations, and monthly financial closes.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Accounting
Manage job costing, WIP reporting, and budget-to-actual variance analysis for active residential and commercial projects.
Process and track AIA billing, schedules of values, draw requests, subcontractor payments, lien waivers, and retainage.
Property Management Accounting
Oversee property-level financial operations, including tenant billing, rent roll reconciliations, and CAM (Common Area Maintenance) end-of-year reconciliations.
Track reserve accounts, security deposits, and lease administration data.
Financial Management & Reporting
Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes; produce accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements.
Manage corporate cash flow, bank reconciliations, lender reporting, and local/state tax compliance (including FL sales tax on commercial leases).
Act as the primary liaison for CPA firms, auditors, and insurance providers.
Qualifications
Experience: 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with direct exposure to both construction (WIP/AIA) and property management (CAM/Leases) accounting.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Software Skills: Proficiency in industry-specific software (e.g., Yardi, AppFolio, Sage CRE, QuickBooks, or similar).
Work Style: Hands-on mindset—comfortable managing high-level reporting as well as direct data entry and reconciliations.
Location: Must be based in or able to commute daily to West Palm Beach, FL.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $115,000 / year (dependent on experience)
Health & Wellness: $3,600 annual health insurance reimbursement ($300/month)
Paid Time Off (PTO):
Eligible for prorated PTO after 3 months of continuous employment
10 full days of PTO after completing 1 full year of service
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Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $110,000.00 - $115,000.00