Director of Finance & Controller

Accountabilities: You will take full ownership of the finance and accounting function, ensuring reliable financial operations, strong controls, and decision-ready information as the real estate portfolio grows. Key responsibilities include: Lead the accounting and finance function end-to-end, providing accurate, timely, and actionable financial insights to the Principal. Build, improve, and maintain financial systems, internal controls, reporting frameworks, and scalable processes. Manage and review the work of outsourced accounting teams, ensuring accountability and high-quality financial output. Prepare monthly property-level and portfolio-level reporting, including net operating income (NOI), cash positions, variances, and liquidity. Produce owner statements, investor distribution packages, and quarterly investor reports. Develop annual property budgets and lead quarterly reforecasting processes. Maintain a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast to support liquidity management and financial planning. Build financial models for acquisitions and dispositions, supporting investment decisions and capital allocation. Oversee the chart of accounts and general ledger structure across AppFolio and QuickBooks Online. Review and approve monthly closing packages, manage accounts payable approval workflows, and enforce accounting controls. Remain hands-on with transaction-level accounting, property books, reconciliations, and general ledger entries when required. Maintain compliance calendars covering property taxes, entity filings, lender reporting, and other financial obligations. Coordinate insurance renewals and CPA-led tax filings while monitoring lender covenant compliance. Use AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT daily for financial modeling, analysis, reporting, and workflow automation. Identify and implement AI-driven efficiencies across the finance function. Requirements The ideal candidate is an established finance leader with extensive U.S. multifamily property accounting experience, a proven ability to manage teams, and the judgment to combine strategic oversight with detailed financial execution. Required qualifications include: At least 8 years of U.S. multifamily property management accounting experience. The application screening criteria specify 10+ years of dedicated U.S. real estate and multifamily accounting experience. Previous experience leading a finance function at Controller, Assistant Controller, or Director of Finance/Accounting level. Demonstrated experience managing an accounting department and overseeing outsourced or in-house accounting teams. Current, hands-on daily use of AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or specialized financial AI solutions in accounting, reporting, and modeling workflows. A builder mentality, with a track record of developing or improving financial systems, internal controls, and reporting processes. Ability to balance strategic financial planning with hands-on involvement in general ledger entries, property accounting, and reconciliations. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, property-level profit and loss statements, balance sheets, rent rolls, and real estate tax structures. Proficiency with property management accounting platforms, with AppFolio strongly preferred; Yardi or MRI experience is also acceptable. Experience with QuickBooks Online or comparable corporate accounting platforms. Full availability Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time. Excellent leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work directly with senior leadership. A dedicated, quiet home office, personal computer, professional headset, and reliable high-speed internet connection. Additional qualifications that would be advantageous include: Experience overseeing real estate portfolios of 500+ units. CPA or CA designation, or a Master's degree in Accounting or Finance. Experience with real estate underwriting, lender compliance, and 1031 exchange accounting. Benefits Monthly compensation of USD $3,500–$4,500 , with the possibility of earning up to USD $5,000 for exceptional candidates. Salary paid directly in USD. Full-time, remote work from Latin America. Monday-to-Friday schedule, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time. Direct collaboration and partnership with the Principal. High-autonomy leadership position with ownership of the finance function. Opportunity to build and improve financial systems within a growing multifamily real estate portfolio. AI-first working environment with opportunities to introduce new tools and efficiencies.