Controller, Property Accounting

Invitation Homes is a fast-paced, evolving publicly traded REIT that is pioneering a new industry with over 100,000 single family rental homes available for lease and a market capitalization of over $20 billion. We are a team of more than 1,500 associates who come from all walks of life. We call different communities "home," but our shared values bind us together. Invitation Homes is a place where possibility lives. As the nation’s premier home leasing company, we need dedicated, organized, and detail-oriented accounting professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit to provide timely and accurate financial information to our shareholders as well as to our partners in the field and at our corporate offices.

The ideal candidate for our Controller, Property Accounting builds relationship, possesses an innate desire for continuous innovations, and thrives in a collaborative environment that involves effective communication with our business partners across the organization. Primary responsibilities include management of a team of accountants, consisting of managers and staff, and responsibility for financial accounting, reporting, analysis, and supporting business partners throughout Invitation Homes with respect to accounting-related matters. Additionally, the Controller will support the creation and maintenance of overall departmental policies and lead ad hoc projects that support both accounting and, in some cases, company-wide financial reporting needs and process improvements/efficiencies. This role interacts heavily with various operational and corporate teams across the Company.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities of staff to execute assigned financial accounting reporting activities, complete monthly and quarterly accounting closes for the general ledger system, and provide managerial reporting and analysis.

• Perform in-depth financial reviews for Invitation Homes’ owned and managed portfolios of homes.

• Manage and develop a team of accountants, including staff development through identifying, onboarding, training, and mentoring talent.

• Partner with accounting and other business partners to provide system and analytical support.

• Develop and maintain relationships with various business unit leaders across the organization.

• Establish and maintain systems and internal accounting controls to verify the integrity of the Company’s accounting, systems, processes, data, and financial reporting.

• Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and controls.

• Identify areas for process improvement and take the initiative to develop and implement enhancements in coordination with the rest of the Accounting team.

• Prioritize and perform special projects and other tasks as assigned.

• Exhibit proficiency with the Company’s general ledger and operational systems (primarily, Yardi Voyager and Salesforce).

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is required for this position. MBA or Master’s in Accounting preferred.

• Minimum of ten years’ experience in accounting.

• Minimum of five years’ supervisory experience.

• Public accounting experience highly preferred.

• Real estate industry experience is a plus.

• Yardi experience is preferred.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Strong leadership capabilities, staff development focus, and project management skills.

• Ability to extract, manipulate, and analyze data to support accounting and operational functions.

• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple projects and activities.

• Flexible and adaptable to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to make decisions and drive results.

• Intellectual horsepower to analyze issues, propose appropriate alternatives, and solve problems.

• A focus on continuous improvement.

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to relate to others and work in a team environment.

• Professional verbal and written communication skills, including ability to facilitate presentations.

• Accounting Technical - deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and extensive financial reporting experience.

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other productivity software.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• CPA designation is preferred for this position.

Other Requirements

• Must maintain professional appearance. 

• Hybrid work schedule.

• Ability to be at work on a regular and consistent basis; overtime may be required for this position. 

Physical and Mental Demands

This position will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. The position may also entail light lifting of supplies and materials occasionally, up to and including 20 pounds in addition to reaching, stooping, standing, and walking. This position requires the ability to talk, hear, compare, compute, compile, copy, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, and communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment

Standard office working environment that may be busy and noisy at times.

Salary Range

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain top talent, we're pleased to offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Annual bonus program

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Generous paid time off plans include vacation accrual, sick time, standard holidays and floating holidays

• 401(k) with company matching contributions

• Awesome work environment with casual dress

• Team events and gatherings (Pre- and Post-Covid)

Invitation Homes is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and innovative environment with the best associates. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at humanresources@invitationhomes.com.

To all recruitment agencies: Invitation Homes does not accept agency resumes.  Please do not forward resumes to Invitation Homes employees.  Invitation Homes is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.