How to become a property controller?

The qualifications that you need to become a property controller include a degree, math skills, and an understanding of the real estate industry. You usually start this career by earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related area. Employers require a bachelor’s degree but prefer applicants with a master’s degree. Most controllers gain experience working as entry-level accountants and then take an exam to become Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Controllers need to have several years of job experience performing accounting tasks in the real estate industry. You also need to understand record-keeping and reporting regulations related to property ownership and transactions.