Controller I Real Estate

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting financial operations and project accounting across a growing real estate development portfolio. This individual will oversee the full accounting cycle for multiple entities and development projects.

• Own the monthly quarterly and annual close processes across all operating project and management entities.

• Maintain the general ledger chart of accounts and entity structure as new projects and special purpose entities (SPEs) are established.

• Manage intercompany transactions allocations eliminations and consolidated reporting.

• Oversee accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and general accounting functions.

• Reconcile all bank accounts loan accounts escrow accounts and reserves.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

• Maintain detailed job cost ledgers and work-in-progress schedules by project and cost code.

• Prepare budget-to-actual analyses and monitor change orders contingencies and cost-to-complete estimates.

• Prepare and submit monthly construction loan draws including AIA G702/G703 schedules lien waivers invoices and supporting documentation.

• Coordinate draw processes with lenders inspectors title companies contractors and project teams.

• Track capitalized costs capitalized interest and development fees in accordance with company policy and GAAP.

• Prepare lender reporting packages and monitor compliance with loan covenants.

• Maintain investor capital accounts and support distribution calculations and waterfall reporting.

• Assist with quarterly and annual investor reporting in partnership with senior leadership.

• Manage annual audits reviews and financial statement preparation.

• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors tax advisors and accounting firms.

• Coordinate tax filings K-1 preparation and related deliverables.

• Manage cash positioning across multiple entities and projects.

• Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts for both corporate and project-level operations.

• Oversee banking relationships account administration and payment controls.

• Establish and strengthen internal controls approval workflows and accounting procedures.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency automate processes and enhance reporting capabilities as the portfolio grows.

• Partner closely with the Head of Finance on project underwriting budgeting capital raises and financing initiatives.

• Collaborate with development construction and project management teams to ensure accurate project cost tracking and reporting.

• Provide financial insights and operational support to leadership on strategic initiatives.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.

• CPA preferred.

• 7 years of progressive accounting experience with exposure to real estate development construction or real estate investment platforms.

• Strong understanding of project accounting job costing construction loan draws and multi-entity accounting.

• Knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting best practices.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems.