Financial Controller

Job Details

Job Location:

Corporate Office - Austin, TX 78746

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage:
Moderate Travel Required

Job Shift: Any

Job Category:
Accounting

Position Summary:

Responsible for the management of all DFI Resources, LLC and related entity accounting, finance, and payroll related issues. This includes ensuring adequate cash flow, maintaining accounting systems/budgets, handling payroll, preparing financial reports, and ensuring financial accountability for DFI and the entities it manages.

• Must partner with the Director of Finance to meet objectives
• Leads development, implementation, and administration of the organizations accounting and financial systems.
• Continuously evaluate, design, and operate an accounting system to capture, record, process, and store all relevant documents and information.
• Oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and coordinates the preparation of financial statements within multiple entities and complex ownership structures.
• Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
• Furnishes internal / external accounting and financial reports. Monitor and analyze operating results.
• Ensures budgets, reporting processes, payroll systems, accounting systems, and financial controls are continuously improved and provide meaningful information to management.
• Manages all project based financial reporting and effectively manage and improve internal controls.
• Develops internal controls and oversees audits of policies and procedures meant to preserve the organization's assets.
• Partners with operational leaders to evaluate financial performance, identify risks, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Coordinates with external auditors, tax professionals, banking partners, insurance providers, and legal counsel to ensure compliance and reporting requirements are met.
• Supports strategic initiatives, scenario planning, capital allocation decisions, and special financial projects as assigned.
• Serve as the primary ERP and financial systems administrator, leading system enhancements, integrations, reporting improvements, automation initiatives, and process efficiencies.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve close efficiency through automation and systems improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and must have 5-7 years’ experience in a specialized finance or accounting function.
• Ideally at least 5 years of hands-on accounting experience within a family office or private investment firm or tax/accounting organization
• Deep understanding of real estate and operational accounting.
• Ability to drive strategic directions and influence others.
• Experience with partnership and trust tax accounting.
• Proficiency in modern ERP system preferably in an Oracle based accounting system.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills; positive attitude.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting systems, accounting principles and practices within a multi-entity operating structure.
• Advanced knowledge of HR and legal practices.
• Demonstrated managerial and organizational skills
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office, Excel, Word, and Adobe.
• Excellent knowledge of general office procedures; as well as intermediate knowledge of smart phones.
• Excellent time management skills; ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects with available resources.
• Keen attention to detail, honesty, adaptability, dependability, and willingness to do hands‑on work.
• Ability to maintain a high level of strict confidentiality and professionalism.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

• Private estate/hotel/ hospitality/museum experience
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or CPA candidate preferred
• Prior experience building or improving financial systems at a growing firm

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