Enter a job title or keyword

Controller

GHJ

Job Location:

Denton, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 125000 - 150000

Posted: 24 October 2026 (17 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 21 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJs relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand clients needs attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A well-established real estate investment and management organization is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting across a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate operating businesses and investment entities. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys managing complex financial operations developing teams and working closely with executive leadership.

Reporting to the CFO the Controller will oversee full-cycle accounting financial reporting multi-entity reconciliations payroll and cash management. This role offers broad exposure to real estate and operating company accounting while providing opportunities to strengthen processes improve financial controls and support strategic financial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee full-cycle accounting including general ledger journal entries accruals and month-end close.
Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual financial statements across multiple entities.
Manage intercompany accounting related-party transactions and balance sheet reconciliations.
Oversee commercial real estate accounting including tenant activity CAM reconciliations property taxes and capital expenditures.
Manage AP AR payroll and operating company accounting activities.
Monitor cash flow banking activity debt obligations and liquidity requirements.
Support budgeting forecasting and financial analysis in partnership with the CFO.
Coordinate audit tax lender and ownership reporting requirements.
Supervise accounting staff while remaining actively involved in day-to-day accounting.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes internal controls and reporting efficiencies.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
7 years of progressive accounting experience including supervisory or management responsibilities.
Commercial real estate accounting experience required or strongly preferred.
Strong experience with multi-entity accounting intercompany transactions and financial reporting.
Knowledge of GAAP general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
Hands-on payroll cash management and treasury experience.
Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel; Yardi or similar real estate accounting software preferred.
Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership.

Why Join

Opportunity to oversee accounting across a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate and operating businesses.
High-visibility role working directly with the CFO.
Broad responsibility across accounting financial reporting payroll treasury and financial planning.
Opportunity to strengthen processes develop the accounting team and contribute to business decisions.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match and paid time off.

$125000 - $150000 a year

#GHJSS #LI-KG1

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Apply Now