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Viasat, Inc.

Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Tempe, AZ · On-site

What you'll do Manage and optimise the corporate real estate portfolio across North and South America, leading transaction execution and stakeholder engagement to deliver cost-effective, flexible ...

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Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Duluth, GA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for real estate portfolio controller in the United States is $84,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $109,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a real estate portfolio controller?

A Real Estate Portfolio Controller is a finance professional responsible for overseeing and managing the financial performance of a company's real estate holdings. Their main duties include budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and ensuring regulatory compliance for the properties within the portfolio. They work closely with property managers, accountants, and executives to optimize the value and returns of the real estate investments. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and in-depth knowledge of real estate finance and accounting principles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a real estate portfolio controller?

To thrive as a Real Estate Portfolio Controller, you need strong financial analysis, accounting expertise, and a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, often with CPA or ACCA certification. Proficiency in property management systems, financial modeling tools, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These skills ensure accurate portfolio management, informed investment decisions, and seamless coordination between stakeholders, which are critical for optimizing property performance and value.

How does a real estate portfolio controller typically collaborate with asset managers and finance teams?

A Real Estate Portfolio Controller works closely with asset managers to ensure property financials align with investment strategies and performance targets. They regularly coordinate with finance teams to monitor budgets, prepare reports, and manage financial forecasting for the portfolio. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as the role often involves consolidating data from multiple properties and presenting insights to senior leadership. Building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders is key to supporting the portfolio’s financial health and growth.

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Infographic showing various Real Estate Portfolio Controller job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,102 per year, or $40.4 per hour.

Portfolio Controller

Falls Church, VA • Hybrid

American Real Estate Partners LLC
Real Estate • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about American Real Estate Partners LLCexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of real estate investment joint ventures, including operating assets and development projects.

  • Review and interpret legal agreements to determine appropriate accounting treatment and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, audit, and tax compliance.

  • Lead, manage, and develop a team of property and development accountants, providing technical guidance and ensuring adherence to internal controls and process standards.

Job description

Headquartered in the Greater Washington area, American Real Estate Partners (AREP) is a US-based leading institutional fund manager and real estate partner with over $13 billion deployed across key U.S. markets. Specializing in data center, residential, industrial, and office assets, AREP has acquired more than 34 million square feet of Class A real estate and currently manages over 25 million square feet.

PowerHouse Data Centers, a wholly owned division of AREP, is a developer and owner of next-generation data centers and provides technical real estate solutions for hyperscalers across the country. Backed by strategic joint venture partnerships, PowerHouse leverages its proven leadership and best-in-class technical expertise to deliver innovative real estate solutions. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Portfolio Controller leads all aspects of the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of real estate investment joint ventures, including operating assets and development projects. This position will be responsible for development/operational accounting, financial reporting, audit, tax compliance and other duties related to the assigned portfolio.

The Portfolio Controller will oversee a team of 2-3 property accountants and 2-3 development accountants to successfully provide leadership over complex transactions, establish accounting practices, and ensure that financial data is consistent, accurate, and timely. This positions partners closely with acquisitions, asset management, construction, and operations.

This role reports to HQ based in McLean, VA with a hybrid schedule of 4 days a week in-office and 1 day remote opportunity. 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance on complex real estate transactions, joint ventures, and investment structures (upper tier joint ventures, holding companies, etc.).
  • Review and interpret legal agreements, including joint venture agreements, purchase and sale agreements, loan agreements, construction contracts, etc., to determine appropriate accounting treatment.
  • Ensure that all monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting, development reporting, audit and tax compliance is completed and timely and accurately.
  • Ensure that monthly development funding requests are created and provided to lenders and JV partners timely, accurately, and in accordance with all governing documents.
  • Establish and enforce internal controls over accounting processes, including cost capitalization, approvals, and financial close procedures.
  • Partner with acquisitions, asset management and construction/development teams to ensure accurate financial data throughout the life cycle of an investment.
  • Oversee accounting integration processes for newly acquired assets and disposition processes for sold assets.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (Fair Value, GAAP, income tax basis) related to real estate and investment companies.
  • Drive process improvements and standardization across development accounting workflows, systems, and controls.
  • Lead, manage, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for auditors, investors, and external partners on accounting matters related to assigned portfolio.

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across functions.
  • Strategic thinking and strong technical accounting acumen.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Leadership, team development, and organizational influence.
  • Strong judgment in complex and ambiguous situations.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or additional relevant experience in lieu of degree.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant exposure to real estate development and investment accounting.
  • Demonstrated experience in development accounting across the full lifecycle of projects.
  • Strong expertise in joint venture accounting, including complex partnership structures and waterfall calculations.
  • Experience working on complex real estate development transactions with multiple stakeholders and capital sources.
  • Strong understanding of internal controls and accounting process design.
  • Proven experience in a leadership role with responsibility for managing and developing accounting teams.
  • Proficiency in real estate accounting systems (e.g., Yardi) and advanced Excel skills.
  • Candidates with experience within the data center or digital infrastructure sector are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits & Compensation

We believe our success begins with yours.
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance. Our package also includes a 401(k) plan with an employer match, Employee Assistance Program, an Employee Discount Program, and Financial Wellness Service.
Offered base salary will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, geography, and scope of the role at the time of hire. This position may be eligible for an annual bonus. We welcome the opportunity to discuss a salary range higher or lower than the range posted, depending on a candidate's specific skills, experience, and qualifications.

Anticipated Base Salary Range
$175,000—$195,000 USD

AREP offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life and supplemental life insurance and short and long-term disability insurance. Our package includes Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount Program. 

AREP is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you require special accommodation, please email HR@americanrepartners.com.

AREP does not accept unsolicited resumes or identifiable candidate information from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited information will not be considered for engagement purposes.