A rare opportunity has emerged that will offer the right finance professional substantial leadership responsibility and strategic contributions to a firm with more than $1 billion in assets. This closely held organization’s portfolios are diversified across multi-family, land, industrial and office holdings in major U.S. and European markets. The newest member of its real estate management team will earn a substantial base salary and bonus potential commensurate with the influence this position will have on division performance. The new senior real estate controller will report to the VP of real estate and will also work closely with the CEO. This position assumes top-level oversight of all accounting, audit, tax planning and reporting activities at the division level. This executive also will play an essential role in property acquisitions. At the same time, his or her expertise and strategic thinking will inform the overall management of the division.

This role will have real consequences for the firm’s bottom line. As such, it requires a professional with substantial real estate accounting knowledge and a talent for big-picture thinking. A CPA and a relevant degree are required, with a master’s preferred. The firm is looking for at least 10 years of real estate accounting experience along with six years as a controller and a background in acquisitions. Past work should touch on financial consolidations, business operations and business planning.

Christopher Frederick Search Consultants, a trusted national recruitment firm, has been retained to help this respected business add to its executive team. If you feel your leadership ambition and professional background would make a good fit, contact firm principal Chris Hingle at (713) 961-5582, email him at chris@chrisfred.com or visit www.chrisfred.com.