Controller

A well-established real estate development organization is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee all facets of accounting, financial management, and cash flow operations. This role partners directly with executive leadership and manages a small, collaborative accounting team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cash management for multiple entities and ad hoc cash flow projections

• Sage Intacct software administration

• Financial statement review, commentary, and correction

• Investor communication related to financials, capital calls, and distributions

• Review of leases, contracts, partnership and operating agreements, and sales documents to determine appropriate accounting treatment

• Structuring and implementation of new entities

• Oversight of insurance coverage and coordination with tax accountants

• Review of tax returns prior to filing

• Administration of lease documents

• Coordination and preparation of retail budgets

• Participation as a board member on HOA boards, including review of financials and budgets

• Review of Stewardship District and Development budgets and financials

• Job cost review and approval

• Oversight of payroll billing, allocation, and payment

• Supervision and direction of the Accounting Manager

Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 5 years of construction accounting experience, including 3–4 years in a Controller role - 100% in office position

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

• Strong job costing knowledge is a must

• Sage Intacct experience preferred

• Tax preparation or review experience preferred

• Proven ability to combine technical accounting expertise with leadership skills and a proactive mindset

• Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on involvement

• Thrives in a smaller, team-oriented environment

• Driven by accuracy, accountability, and process improvement