Controller Finance & Operations Manager

The Controller / Finance & Operations Manager will oversee financial management, compliance, and operational oversight for a multi-entity real estate portfolio across Wisconsin and Florida. This on-site role in Green Bay, WI offers an hourly rate of USD 36-40.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting for multiple entities (LLCs/SRLs and affiliated companies)
• Oversee general ledger activities and ensure accuracy across entities
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes
• Perform bank and account reconciliations to maintain accurate cash positions
• Prepare consolidated and entity-level financial statements
• Develop cash flow forecasts and capital planning models
• Produce budget versus actual variance analyses for management review
• Maintain intercompany accounting structures and perform eliminations as needed
• Collaborate with external CPA firms on tax filings and audits
• Manage property taxes and payroll processes
• Monitor financial performance of multifamily properties across Wisconsin and Florida
• Oversee rent rolls, revenue tracking, and occupancy metrics
• Develop property-level budgets and enforce expense controls
• Track capital expenditures and conduct ROI analyses
• Partner with property management teams to ensure financial accuracy and operational alignment
• Maintain corporate structures across multiple entities (LLCs/SRLs)
• Ensure compliance with state regulations in Wisconsin and Florida, including annual filings, registrations, and reporting requirements
• Manage business licenses, insurance policies, and corporate documentation
• Support legal and transactional activities such as entity formation, acquisitions, and dispositions
• Oversee banking relationships and account structures
• Manage cash positioning across entities
• Approve and monitor accounts payable and receivable, distributions, owner draws, and capital calls
• Ensure robust internal controls and fraud prevention practices
• Maintain relationships with CPA firms, property management companies, legal counsel, and financial institutions

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Real estate accounting experience, with multifamily experience preferred
• Experience in multi-entity or complex ownership structures
• Background operating in multiple states, with Wisconsin and/or Florida strongly preferred
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles
• Experience with intercompany accounting and consolidations
• Proficiency in cash flow modeling and financial forecasting
• Experience using accounting and property management systems (for example AppFolio, Yardi, QuickBooks, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Technologies

• AppFolio
• Yardi
• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Profit sharing bonus opportunity
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Medical deductible reimbursement and wellness benefit programs
• 401(k) plan with company match

Leadership & Competencies

• High attention to detail with strong analytical capability
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Capacity to manage multiple entities and priorities concurrently
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information

Operational Leadership

• Serve as a cross-functional leader bridging finance, operations, and ownership
• Develop and implement financial policies, SOPs, and internal controls
• Evaluate and improve systems, including accounting software and property management platforms
• Support strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, refinancings, and portfolio growth