Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Location: Dallas, Texas

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Sr. VP Controller

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Gillon Property Group is a Dallas-based commercial real estate investor, developer, and operator with a distinguished track record of identifying and creating value in premier mixed-use, retail and other commercial assets across diversified asset types. We are a vertically integrated, entrepreneurial organization committed to excellence, integrity, and long-term partnerships.

The company’s Mission is "To drive long term values by making great places for people", and its Vision is to "Be the best commercial real estate Investor, Developer, and Operator in the world."

We invest with a long-term owner’s mindset and operate with discipline, collaboration, and a deep respect for stewardship—of capital, relationships, and culture.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller serves as a key leader within the accounting organization and is responsible for the day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and control functions for an assigned portfolio of operating assets, development projects, joint ventures, and corporate entities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounting Leadership & Oversight
• Lead accounting activities for assigned operating assets, development projects, joint ventures, and corporate entities.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting personnel.
• Ensure accurate and timely close processes.
• Review general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and governing agreements.
• Participate in acquisition, disposition, financing, and restructuring activities.
• Review and approve setup of new projects and entities.
• Review and assess the accounting and financial implications of various legal documents, including but not limited to: PSAs, loan/guaranties, leases.
• Identify risks; propose and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review variance analyses and operating results.
• Review lease abstracts and other related lease administration documentation ensuring proper lease accounting treatment per GAAP or other basis of accounting.
• Review and provide oversight of accounting team for calculations of estimated operating and tax expense billings and subsequent reconciliations.
• Ensure all accounting records and reports are being maintained timely, accurately and in accordance with GAAP or other basis of accounting. Special consideration to areas such as debt modifications, acquisitions/dispositions, interest capitalization, etc.
• Review reports generated for upper management and external users as well as other significant internal reports.
• Review Property Budgets/Projections.
• Review tax projections and tax preparation workpapers.
• Maintain strong internal controls.
• Coordinate internal, external, lender, and tenant audits.
• Support accounting policies and procedures.

Treasury & Capital Management

• Review bank reconciliations and cash management activities.
• Review investor funding requests and capital calls.
• Review wire transfers, ACH payments, and banking relationships.
• Monitor lender reporting requirements and debt covenant compliance.
• Development & Partnership Accounting
• Oversee accounting for development projects.
• Review development draws and lender compliance.
• Ensure accurate partnership accounting and investor reporting.
• Coordinate with development teams regarding project costs and cash flows.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Development, Asset Management, Operations, Leasing, and Investment teams.
• Support investor, lender, and management reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives.

Team Management

• Foster accountability and collaboration.
• Provide technical accounting guidance.
• Support professional development and succession planning.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA strongly preferred; candidates currently pursuing or willing to pursue CPA certification will also be considered.
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Commercial real estate accounting experience required.
• Strong property, partnership and development accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Yardi experience strongly preferred.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• High integrity and accountability.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and assignments with accuracy and follow-through.

OUR VALUES

Gillon Property Group expects all employees and leaders within the firm to embody the following VALUES:

• INTEGRITY: We do what we say we’ll do. We uphold the highest ethical standards and make honest decisions grounded in long-term stewardship for future generations.
• EXCELLENCE: We share an obsession with delivering top-tier results—exceeding expectations through outstanding quality and disciplined focus over haste.
• HUMILITY: We lead by listening. We value diverse perspectives, acknowledge our limitations, and create a culture of mutual respect—knowing collaboration begins with an open mind and shared trust.
• INNOVATION: We challenge convention and embrace new ideas. With creativity, evolving practices, and modern technologies, we continuously improve how we invest, build, and operate.
• PASSION: We bring energy, accountability, and joy to our work. Our entrepreneurial spirit, love for our families, and sense of purpose shape a culture where people thrive.

Why Join Gillon Property Group?

This is an opportunity to join a growing, vertically integrated real estate platform with meaningful ownership alignment and long-term ambition. The Assistant Controller will help own the accounting and reporting for a meaningful portfolio of assets, work directly with senior leadership, and help modernize how the firm reports to its investors and ownership.

While this role is based onsite in Dallas, we're open to discussing flexible work arrangements for the right candidate.