What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Controller position at Local Real Estate Company?
Position Summary
The Controller oversees the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls, partnering with leadership to ensure accurate financial information and a scalable accounting function for a growing, fast-moving organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with real estate, title, and/or construction industry experience, equally comfortable managing daily operations and contributing to financial strategy, with the ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close Process
▸ Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
▸ Prepare and review balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules.
▸ Analyze financial results and partner with leadership and department heads on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, providing insights that support strategic decision-making.
Accounting Operations
▸ Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
▸ Manage cash flow monitoring, forecasting, and banking relationships.
▸ Maintain and improve accounting systems, tools, processes, and documented policies/procedures to support a growing organization.
▸ Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and relationships with outside accountants or auditors.
▸ Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure data integrity, and mitigate financial and operational risk.
▸ Oversee job costing, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, and construction draw processes for development projects.
▸ Manage accounting for real estate transactions and title/closing activity, including escrow reconciliations and revenue recognition.
Team Leadership & Development
▸ Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff, establishing workflows and crosstraining plans that build growth paths and reduce key-person risk.
▸ Foster a collaborative, high-accountability culture within the finance and accounting function.
At a Glance
Real estate, title & construction accounting
5–10 years, supervisory experience
CPA preferred Qualifications
▸Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
▸5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including a supervisory or manager-level role.
▸Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
▸Real estate, title, and/or construction accounting experience strongly preferred (job costing, WIP, percentage-ofcompletion, draws, title/closing).
▸Proficiency with accounting software/ERP systems required; QuickBooks strongly preferred.
▸Strong communication and organizational skills; thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. What Success Looks Like
▸Monthly close is timely, accurate, and well-documented, giving leadership reliable data for decisions.
▸Internal controls and accounting policies are formalized and consistently followed.
▸The accounting team is welltrained, engaged, and positioned for growth as the company scales.
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $61,226 - $89,599