Corporate Controller

Acento Real Estate Partners, headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, is a leading property operations and investment management company, focused on delivering exceptional service to multifamily communities in Hispanic markets and Workforce Housing. Since 2002, we’ve earned a reputation as innovative, people-first experts in acquiring, redeveloping, and managing residential assets.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for corporate entities and consolidated financial statements, ensuring GAAP compliance
• Deliver accurate, timely reporting to executive leadership and lenders; support budgeting and forecasting

• Oversee invoice processing, coding, approvals, and vendor payments, with strong controls and segregation of duties
• Drive AP automation and efficiency improvements and oversee month-end close, accruals, and reconciliations

• Oversee accurate, compliant payroll processing across a multi-state, hourly/salaried workforce
• Partner with HR on benefits administration and new hire/termination processing; oversee payroll accounting and reconciliations

• Oversee corporate cash management, banking relationships, liquidity forecasting, and covenant compliance
• Manage disbursement/funding processes and support debt administration and lender coordination

• Maintain strong accounting controls and governance across AP, Payroll, and Treasury; support annual audit and tax reporting
• Lead, coach, and develop the AP, Payroll, and Treasury teams; hire, evaluate, and retain accounting staff
• Partner with Asset Management, HR, Tax, and executive leadership, providing proactive insights and early risk escalation

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required;
• CPA required;
• MBA a plus
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3–5+ years leading accounting, AP, payroll, or treasury teams
• Demonstrated experience overseeing Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Treasury functions
• Real estate industry and multi-entity consolidation experience preferred

• Base salary: $150,000–$175,000, commensurate with experience, plus performance-based incentive bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) partially paid by employer
• Employer paid short & long-term disability + life insurance
• 18 days Paid Time Off, 11.5 days Paid Holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• 401(k) with 4% employer match