# 57350623099 - Real Estate Accountant / Controller

> Activate Talent · Colombia (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-02

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

We are looking for an experienced Accountant / Controller with a strong  
background in real estate finance and property accounting to oversee and  
manage our financial operations. This role will be responsible for ensuring  
accurate financial reporting across properties and entities, maintaining strong  
internal controls, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and providing leadership  
with clear financial insights to support investment and operational decisions.  
The ideal candidate has hands-on real estate accounting experience and  
understands the financial complexities of property management, development,  
leasing, and multi-entity structures.  
Key Responsibilities  
Real Estate Financial Oversight  
● Oversee accounting operations across multiple properties and/or entities  
● Manage property-level P&Ls, balance sheets, and cash flow statements  
● Track rental income, CAM reconciliations, lease accounting, and tenant  
billing  
● Monitor project budgets for developments, renovations, or capital  
improvements  
● Ensure accurate revenue recognition related to leases and property  
agreements  
Reporting & Compliance  
● Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements  
● Maintain GAAP compliance and ensure proper lease accounting  
standards (ASC 842 if applicable)  
● Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, lenders, and tax advisors  
● Oversee property tax filings and regulatory compliance  
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow  
● Lead annual property-level budgeting and forecasting

● Monitor debt schedules, loan covenants, and lender reporting  
requirements  
● Manage capital expenditure tracking and investment performance analysis  
● Provide variance analysis and financial insights to ownership and  
leadership  
Systems & Process Optimization  
● Implement and maintain internal financial controls  
● Improve accounting processes for scalability and operational efficiency  
● Oversee property management/accounting software (e.g., Yardi, AppFolio,  
MRI, Buildium, or similar)  
● Develop dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into  
portfolio performance

## Requirements

● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

● CPA preferred but not required

● 5+ years of accounting experience, with 2+ years in a Controller or senior accounting role

● Direct experience in real estate, property management, development, oreal estate investment firms

● Strong understanding of lease accounting, multi-entity structures, and real estate financial reporting

● Proficiency in real estate accounting software (Yardi, AppFolio, MRI, Buildium, etc.)

● Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Preferred Experience

● Experience managing multi-property portfolios

● Experience working with investors, lenders, or private equity in real estate

● Experience in construction/development accounting

● Strong analytical and financial decision-making skills

● High attention to detail and accuracy

● Ability to communicate financial performance clearly to non-financial stakeholders

● Ownership mindset and proactive problem solver

● Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented real estate

## Apply

[Apply at Activate Talent](https://apply.workable.com/careersactivatetalent/j/A3543377EE/apply)

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