Vice President, Controller

Company:

Our client, a leading NYSE, $9\+ bil market cap real estate company, is one of the nation’s most prominent, best-in-class, top-performing REITs. This transaction-oriented public company has an impressive, consistent track record of creating smartly designed, exciting mixed-use, retail real estate centers that are relevant and important to surrounding urban-infill, high-income communities. They are a proven leader in owning, developing, and operating high-quality, exceptional real estate in the country’s best markets. Through solid organic growth and strategic acquisitions, the company’s stock has outperformed their peer group consistently over the last 15\+ years. The company has a high quality, experienced, progressive management team that has driven the company’s impressive success, and the company has consistently provided outstanding career opportunities to high potential professionals. The company operates in a hybrid work schedule and is located in a Metro-accessible, suburban Metro DC location.

Position:

The Vice President, Controller will report to and partner with the Chief Accounting Officer, a prior Big 4 Senior Manager who is a meaningful, respected leader in the company. This person will lead and oversee a 25\+ person team comprised of technical accounting, financial reporting, SEC filings, acquisition/disposition matters, treasury as well as corporate and operational/property accounting. This senior-level role requires a strategic, hands-on leader with deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and a proven track record in developing, and leading high-performing accounting teams. This position will have valuable exposure to all areas of the organization, including interaction with the CEO and CFO, both of whom are strong mentors / leaders. This person will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a highly successful, outstanding organization.

Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• Prior real estate experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally a blend of Big 4 and/or corporate accounting with real estate or related industry experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in technical accounting, financial reporting, and GAAP.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting controls, systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Direct experience with complex financial transactions such as purchase price accounting, consolidation, and lease accounting.
• Proven executive‑level leadership experience with the ability to develop talent, drive accountability, and build strong, collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex issues to both financial and non‑financial audiences.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Compensation:

Excellent compensation program which will include base salary, annual incentive bonus and significant equity participation. If necessary, relocation will be provided.