SelectLeaders Jobs

Our SelectLeaders client is a growing real estate investment and property management organization. The company owns and manages a substantial portfolio of residential and commercial real estate assets, with a complex operating structure that includes 40+ entities and approximately 100 properties. They are seeking an experienced, highly organized, process-driven Controller / Director of Accounting & Finance who can take full ownership of the accounting and finance function. This is a senior leadership role for someone who can manage day-to-day accounting operations, build scalable systems, lead a department, and help guide the company through its next stage of growth. The right candidate will have the opportunity to become a long-term leader and potential future partner in the organization. Position Overview The Controller will be responsible for organizing, managing, and improving the company’s entire accounting and finance department, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, and portfolio-level performance analysis. This person must be capable of operating at both a strategic and tactical level — able to design department-wide systems and processes, while also being willing to review details, solve problems directly, and perform accounting entries when needed. The Controller will be expected to identify opportunities to automate manual processes, improve reporting accuracy and speed, create AI-supported workflows, and help transition the accounting department from a primarily human-led process to a more structured, technology-enabled, AI-supported operating model. This role requires someone with deep accounting experience, strong real estate or property management accounting knowledge, and a demonstrated ability to create structure in a complex, multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate will be able to manage accounting across 40+ entities and approximately 100 properties, develop detailed SOPs and process diagrams, establish meaningful company KPIs, and provide ownership with clear, timely, and actionable financial reporting. Key Responsibilities: Accounting & Financial Management Oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions for the company’s portfolio of properties, entities, and related businesses. Manage accounting across 40+ legal entities and approximately 100 properties . Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Ensure accurate property-level, entity-level, and consolidated financial reporting. Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, owner distributions, lender reporting, and cash management. Review general ledger activity and ensure proper accounting treatment across all entities. Coordinate with outside CPAs, tax advisors, auditors, lenders, investors, and internal ownership. Maintain strong internal controls and ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and useful for management decision-making. Budgeting, Forecasting & KPI Reporting Lead the annual budgeting process for the company, its entities, and its property portfolio. Create and maintain property-level, entity-level, and company-level budgets. Develop budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis for ownership and senior management. Build financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and capital planning reports. Establish and manage recurring KPI reporting for the company’s accounting, finance, property management, leasing, maintenance, and operational functions. Identify the most important financial and operational KPIs for the business and create a consistent reporting cadence around them. Track and report on metrics such as occupancy, collections, delinquency, operating expenses, NOI, cash flow, maintenance costs, leasing velocity, debt service coverage, entity-level performance, and department productivity. Work with ownership to turn accounting data into practical management insights and decision-making tools. Improve visibility into portfolio performance through dashboards, recurring reports, and clear executive summaries. Department Leadership & Organization Take ownership of the entire accounting and finance department. Create, document, diagram, and manage departmental workflows and SOPs. Build clear systems for recurring accounting tasks, approval processes, reporting deadlines, and responsibility assignments. Identify weaknesses in existing accounting operations and implement practical solutions. Manage internal accounting staff and help develop a high-performance department. Establish accountability, reporting cadence, and measurable standards for the finance team. Ensure the accounting department can scale as the company grows. AppFolio / Property Management Accounting Manage accounting processes within AppFolio and related systems. Improve workflows for property accounting, tenant ledgers, owner reporting, bank reconciliations, payables, receivables, and property-level reporting. Ensure AppFolio is being used consistently and accurately across the portfolio. Experience implementing, cleaning up, optimizing, or managing AppFolio accounting systems is strongly preferred. Process Improvement, SOPs & AI Transition Lead the transition from manual, human-dependent accounting processes toward a more automated, AI-assisted operating model. Identify repetitive accounting and finance tasks that can be improved through automation, AI tools, offshore staffing, or better process design. Develop written SOPs and process diagrams for all major accounting functions. Help create a structured finance department that is not dependent on undocumented knowledge or individual employees. Implement AI-assisted tools and workflows to improve accounting accuracy, reporting speed, budget tracking, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and executive-level financial visibility. Evaluate and implement technology tools that improve accuracy, speed, accountability, and reporting quality. Work with ownership to design the next-generation accounting and finance infrastructure for the company. Hands-On Execution Be willing and able to perform detailed accounting work when necessary. Review and, when needed, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and reports. Troubleshoot accounting issues directly rather than only delegating. Balance strategic leadership with practical execution. Qualifications: Required: Minimum 10+ years of accounting experience . Significant experience managing accounting operations for a complex business. Demonstrated ability to organize and manage an entire accounting and finance department. Strong understanding of financial statements, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. Experience managing multiple entities, properties, cost centers, or business units. Proven ability to create and manage SOPs, workflows, checklists, and reporting systems. Ability to create, manage, and report on company KPIs. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Comfortable working in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment. Willingness to be both a high-level strategic thinker and a hands-on accounting operator. Strongly Preferred Experience with AppFolio . Real estate, property management, or real estate investment accounting experience. CPA license. Experience managing offshore accounting personnel or outsourced accounting support. Experience implementing automation, AI tools, or technology-enabled accounting processes. Experience building dashboards, budget-to-actual reports, financial models, and KPI reporting systems. Experience working with ownership, investors, lenders, and outside tax professionals. Compensation: Base Salary Range: $160,000 - $195,000 base plus discretionary bonus

Our SelectLeaders client is a specialized commercial real estate brokerage focused exclusively on hospitality investment sales. They are building a best-in-class platform for high-performing agents to scale their production, income, and long-term career trajectory. Their mission is to become the industry leader in hospitality brokerage, driven by elite talent, strong deal flow, and a high-performance culture. The Director of Talent, Recruitment & Development (Sales) is a high-impact, revenue-adjacent leadership role responsible for designing and scaling our client's agent recruitment engine from the ground up. This is a strategic builder position, not a traditional HR function and not a brokerage production role, but a critical driver of firm growth. In this role, you will build and lead the client's national recruitment strategy for top-tier hospitality investment sales talent, creating a consistent pipeline of high-caliber agents while accelerating their ramp to productivity. You will also play a central role in retaining top performers and establishing the systems, training infrastructure, and standards that define  the firm's talent development foundation. The ideal candidate brings 5–10 years of recruiting experience, with a proven track record of building scalable pipelines, programs, and recruiting infrastructure from the ground up within the commercial real estate industry. Core Functional Ownership: Sales Agent Recruiting & Pipeline Development Candidate Database Development & CRM Management Agent Onboarding & Time-to-Production Agent Retention & Engagement The Company's Training & Materials Talent Systems, Recruitment and Training Performance Metrics Key Responsibilities: Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts focused on attracting and hiring top commercial real estate brokerage talent across multiple markets. Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to identify, engage, and build relationships with high-performing brokers and industry professionals. Conduct market research, talent mapping, and competitive analysis to identify recruiting opportunities and strengthen hiring pipelines. Build and maintain a robust talent hiring pipeline, proactively identifying and nurturing relationships with prospective candidates long before hiring needs arise. Track market movement, broker transitions, and emerging talent to create a sustainable pipeline of future hires. Manage candidate outreach, screening, interview coordination, and offer processes to ensure a seamless candidate experience. Partner closely with leadership to understand hiring needs, growth objectives, and market expansion plans. Maintain and track recruiting activity, candidate pipelines, and hiring metrics within Salesforce and other recruiting platforms. Create and own onboarding efforts and help ensure new hires have a smooth transition into the organization. Create and own the development and delivery of internal company training programs for new employees, including onboarding curriculum, role specific training, certification standards, and ongoing education content. Ensure training alignment with operational, legal, and brand standards, ensuring compliance with national agent requirements. Serve as a brand ambassador, promoting the company's culture, growth opportunities, and value proposition to prospective candidates. Internal Sales Training Ownership, including: Agent onboarding curriculum Role-specific training tracks Certification standards and completion requirements Ongoing education and performance enablement content Alignment of training with operational, legal, and brand standards Qualifications: Required 5+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, or lead generation within commercial real estate. Experience recruiting within commercial real estate brokerage, investment sales, and related professional services. Experience delivering onboarding and training programs for new employees. Strong research, sourcing, and talent-mapping skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple markets, searches, and candidate pipelines simultaneously. High attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-through skills. Proven ability to build relationships and engage passive candidates. Ability to travel as needed (up to 15%) if role ends up remote. Preferred Experience with hospitality investment sales brokerage recruiting. Familiarity with Salesforce, LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo, and other recruiting platforms and sourcing tools. Understanding of commercial real estate brokerage models, competitive landscapes, compensation structures, and industry terminology. Experience supporting high-growth organizations and scaling recruiting functions. Compensation and Benefits: Compensation: $95,000–$130,000 base salary + performance bonus/commission eligibility Benefits: Total PTO package of 13 days to include 6 paid holidays (provided after 90 days of employment). Our client is a growing organization and we do not currently provide medical, dental, vision, or 401(k) but this is part of the company growth plan. Location Phoenix preferred; hybrid office schedule. Open to remote if outside Arizona. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

Our SelectLeaders client is a private equity real estate investment and operating firm dedicated to delivering superior risk-adjusted returns through diligent analysis and operational expertise. Their specialization lies in the acquisition, repositioning, and management of "core-plus" and "value-add" income-producing properties with an exclusive focus on the dynamic student housing sector. Driven by a seasoned team of industry experts, boasts extensive experience in both the acquisition and management of real estate assets across diverse sectors. They are seeking a Director of Operations to oversee the operational performance of the firm's student housing portfolio through its in-house property management platform. This role will be responsible for ensuring that each property operates efficiently, meets financial and leasing objectives, and delivers a high-quality resident experience. The Director of Operations will supervise the Portfolio Manager and Property Management teams, driving operational excellence across leasing, marketing, maintenance, budgeting, and resident services. This individual will play a key leadership role in implementing operational strategies, improving property performance, and ensuring the consistent execution of company standards across the portfolio. This position requires a hands-on operator with strong leadership, financial, and organizational skills who can effectively bridge property-level execution with corporate objectives. Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day operational performance of the student housing portfolio managed by third party property management ensuring properties meet occupancy, revenue, and operational targets. Supervise and support the Portfolio Manager and Property Managers, providing guidance on leasing strategy, operations, budgeting, and property performance. Monitor key performance indicators including occupancy, pre-leasing velocity, rental rates, concessions, delinquency, operating expenses, and NOI. Review weekly operational reports and monthly financial statements to evaluate property performance and identify areas for improvement. Work closely with the accounting team to review budget vs. actual performance and implement strategies to improve financial results. Lead the development and oversight of annual operating budgets and forecasts for the property portfolio. Oversee leasing and marketing strategies across the portfolio to ensure properties remain competitive within their respective markets. Conduct regular site visits to properties to evaluate operational standards, leasing performance, maintenance quality, and resident experience. Develop and implement operational processes, procedures, and best practices across the portfolio to improve efficiency and consistency. Oversee staffing, hiring, onboarding, training, and development of property management teams. Provide leadership and performance management for onsite teams including Property Managers, Leasing Managers, and operational staff. Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure quality performance and cost efficiency. Assist with operational onboarding and transition of newly acquired properties into the management platform. Prepare operational performance reports and portfolio updates for senior leadership. Monitor market conditions, competitive properties, and industry trends to inform operational and leasing strategies. Support cross-department collaboration with acquisitions, asset management, accounting, and investor relations teams. Other: Be willing to aid in any other office matters which may arise outside of your scope of responsibilities. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop property management teams. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field. 5–7 years of experience in property management or real estate operations, with experience overseeing multiple properties or a portfolio. Strong understanding of multifamily and/or student housing operations, including leasing, budgeting, and property performance. Experience leading and developing property management teams. Proficiency in property management software such as Entrata, Excel, or similar systems. Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to travel periodically to portfolio properties. English and Spanish preferred. Benefits 10 days PTO/Vacation first year, with 2-day increments per year up to a max of 15 days. Holidays: Major Federal Holidays. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.