Financial Controller

Position Title: Financial Controller
Location: Remote

About the Firm
52TEN is a private investment firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona specializing in the acquisition and reposition of manufactured housing communities across the United States. As one of the top 100 community owners in the country, we are focused on delivering exceptional experiences for our residents, investors, partners, and team members.

Our current portfolio includes approximately 1,800 manufactured housing lots and $140M in assets under management, and we are continuing to grow through disciplined acquisitions and operational excellence.

About the Role
As we continue to scale our national portfolio, we are seeking a Financial Controller to lead the accounting function and ensure our financial infrastructure remains accurate, scalable, and investor-grade.

This role will oversee financial reporting, month-end close, investor distributions, and the accounting team while supporting leadership with reliable financial insights. The Controller will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial statements, improving accounting processes, and building systems that support continued portfolio growth.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, systems-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, accountability, and collaboration are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain accurate financial reporting across multiple property and fund entities.
• Oversee consolidation of property, fund, and corporate financial statements.
• Ensure balance sheet integrity through disciplined reconciliation and review processes.

Operations & Portfolio Support:

• Partner with the operations team to provide financial insights that support data-driven decision-making and park-level performance improvements.
• Collaborate with acquisitions and underwriting teams by providing historical operating insights and cost benchmarks to inform acquisition assumptions.

Cash & Investor Reporting:

• Oversee quarterly investor distributions and financial reporting.
• Support cash flow reporting and forecasting alongside the Fractional CFO and leadership team.

Compliance & Controls:

• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting processes to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors to support annual filings and investor K-1 reporting.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor the accounting team while fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Build scalable processes, documentation, and workflows to support continued growth.

What Makes 52TEN Different?

• The Best Experience
  We believe great companies start with great teams. We celebrate wins, support each other, and strive to create the best experience for everyone we work with.
• True Remote Work
  Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote environment with autonomy to manage your schedule and do your best work from anywhere.
• A Seat at the Table
  This role is part of the leadership team and will have direct influence on company decisions and strategic direction.
• Unlimited PTO (That You’re Encouraged to Take)
  We believe balance matters. Our unlimited PTO policy is designed to help you recharge and bring your best self to work.
• A World-Class Team
  We hire growth-minded individuals who care deeply about collaboration, learning, and delivering exceptional results together.
  
  

Why Work With 52TEN?

At 52TEN, culture is one of the most defining aspects of our success. We’re a fast-paced, goal-oriented company that runs on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), giving our team clear priorities, accountability, and the ability to execute at a high level.

At the same time, we believe work should complement your life—not consume it. As a fully remote team, we provide the flexibility, autonomy, and trust needed for our people to do meaningful work while maintaining balance.

While each team member brings unique expertise and responsibilities, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We rally around shared goals, support one another, and work together to deliver the best experience for our investors, partners, residents, and team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience
• Real estate or property management accounting experience required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Experience managing multi-entity accounting environments
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license strongly preferred
• Experience with property management accounting systems such as Rent Manager
• Experience in process improvement and accounting system optimization
• Familiarity with real estate investment structures and property-level financials

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $140,000-$180,000 depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Company paid holidays
• Group medical, dental, and vision, and life insurance
• Technology reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement

Who We Are at 52TEN

• A high-performing team with the agility of a boutique company and the capability of a large one
• Forward-thinking and tech-savvy, always seeking smarter ways to work
• Deeply collaborative—both at our communities and across the company
• Committed to investing in our people, equipping you with the tools to thrive in your role and grow beyond it

Who We’re Not

• We’re not stuck in old ways of thinking or focused only on the bottom line
• We don’t forget that we’re people first—with families, ambitions, and values
• We don’t shy away from challenges or growth—we welcome them
• We don’t avoid accountability or repeat mistakes—we learn and evolve
• We don’t operate in silos—we win as one team

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Thanks for considering 52TEN as part of your career journey!