Managing Director, Accounting (Controller)

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What You'll Do:
As the Managing Director of Accounting, you will set the vision and lead the accounting and finance function for Coastal Ridge Real Estate Partners. You'll deliver accurate, timely reporting, strong controls, and meaningful insights that guide both strategic and day-to-day decisions. Partnering closely with leaders across the business, you'll drive process modernization, working capital optimization, and ensure our financial platform can scale with growth. You'll also mentor and develop leaders, foster collaboration, and promote a performance-minded, inclusive culture.
Where You'll Work:
Located in downtown Columbus, Ohio, our corporate offices overlook the Columbus Commons which plays host to over 200 events throughout the year. Enjoy the building's fitness center and rooftop terrace with adjoining clubroom and walk to some of the city's best restaurants and downtown amenities.
What You'll Own:
Leadership & Team Development – Oversee, guide, and motivate a 30+ person team across accounting and finance, setting clear goals and rhythms, developing leaders, and ensuring scalable workflows.
Cross-Functional Partnership – Collaborate proactively with Operations, Investments, Development, Capital Projects, Investor Relations, Asset Management, Capital Markets, Legal, IT, Marketing and HR to align financial activities with company objectives. Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership.
Technology & Process Excellence – Champion automation, AI/BI, and system enhancements. Oversee accounting technology providers and data-protection practices to drive efficiency, continuous improvement, and scalability across the organization.
Financial & Fund Reporting – Own corporate, REIT, and multiple real estate fund reporting and controls, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and integrity across balance sheets, distributions, and cash flow analysis.
Portfolio/Asset Reporting – Oversee property- and portfolio-level reporting for owned assets, joint ventures, third-party managed properties, lenders, and other interested party stakeholders.
Stakeholder Communication – Translate complex financials into clear insights for executives, investors, and key internal and external stakeholders.
Corporate Finance & FP&A – Deliver monthly financials, forecasting, profitability analysis, margin reviews, and planning for Coastal Ridge Real Estate Partners and its respective business lines.
Controls & Risk Management – Strengthen financial controls, policies, and fraud-prevention measures in collaboration with IT and internal teams.
Treasury & Capital Management – Manage cash operations and working capital deployment; oversee banking and credit relationships and company credit programs.
Tax & Compliance – Manage and monitor tax related controls and assist with development of tax planning strategies alongside external advisors and executive leadership.
Transactions & Integration – Lead accounting for acquisitions and dispositions, from opening balance sheets to onboarding and true-ups, ensuring seamless financial integration.
Project & Fixed Assets – Build and oversee processes for project management and fixed-asset accounting consistent with relationship agreements.
AP/AR Oversight – Refine accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and cash discipline.
Other duties and projects as directed and assigned.
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred. CPA required.
15+ years in finance/accounting with 10+ years in leadership; deep experience in Real Estate, REITs, or institutional funds strongly preferred.
Proven ability to build strong teams, improve processes, and present with executive presence.
Data-driven, solutions-oriented, and effective under pressure in fast-moving environments.
Who You Are:
Strategic & Business-Minded – Able to translate complex finance and accounting into clear, actionable guidance while connecting to big-picture decisions.
Results-Driven – Organized, detail-oriented, and disciplined in delivering outcomes effectively in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Trusted Leader – Models integrity, sets clear expectations, and invests in developing others.
Collaborative Partner – Works seamlessly across functions, communicating early and often with a variety of stakeholders.
Our Company:
Built on the foundation of over 20 years of friendships, Coastal Ridge is a vertically integrated multifamily real estate operator, investor, and developer whose unique approach successfully combines data and experience. Supported by over 800 real estate professionals with deep sector expertise, we have quickly grown into a leader in the multifamily industry. Our values are based on relationships and driven by honesty, integrity, and trust.
What You'll Get:
As a Coastal Ridge Real Estate associate, you'll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. We are committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our culture and the needs of our associates.
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Location:
Columbus, Ohio
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Information Technology

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