Development Controller

About South Oxford Management

South Oxford Management is a leading full‑service property management company with a presence in Texas, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, and Connecticut. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences for both our residents and team members, weaving quality and excellence into every facet of our operations—from asset management to leasing. We value learning, idea sharing, and community service, and we put people first.

SOM is growing and we are looking for a Development Controller to join our team. This person will manage the financial and accounting functions of SOM and affiliated entities controlled by ownership.

• Read legal documents for partnership agreements, debt documents (construction loan, promissory notes, bridge loans), and all other agreements, create a synopsis, and accurately account for the arrangement, understanding the intent of the partners and the most tax‑advantageous method of accounting.
• Technical document for accounting entries drafted for staff.
• Communicate effectively about technical accounting issues such as cash flow, income/expense, capitalized items/balance‑sheet items to all levels involved including partners, executives, accountants, tax preparers, etc.
• Anticipate and create a schedule to follow‑up on commitments to pay, such as deposits on contracts, including managing approvals and execution of funding on a timely basis.
• Get work done through others at all levels and reporting relationships.
• Build rapport and develop relationships with key stakeholders (Partners, tax preparers, accounting, operations, investor relations, for example).
• Manage deadlines and effectively communicate to key stakeholders.
• Manage priorities across a variety of key stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
• Work with Property Management operations and development accountants during property transition into operations to ensure startup costs are captured and capitalized items are appropriately booked into operating financials.
• Support audit engagements and loan covenant requirements as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Partnership accounting and Real Estate Development.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and construction accounting software (e.g., Yardi, Sage, MRI, or similar).
• Experience in reviewing Federal and State Tax returns.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication skills – written, oral and interpersonal.
• Attention to detail, confidentiality, and thoroughness.
• Opportunity Zone experience a plus.

• Medical/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer Paid Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Plan
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Critical Illness Plan
• Legal/ Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement w/ Match + Immediate Vesting
• Paid Holidays and Time Off (3+ weeks)
• Rent Discount (30%)
• Tuition Reimbursement ($2,000/year)
• Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Rewards and Recognition

South Oxford Management LLC is committed to providing a workplace that is free from the use, sale, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs and alcohol as well as free from the abusive use of legal drugs or alcohol. All job applicants are required to take and successfully complete a drug and/or alcohol test before they will be permitted to begin employment.

If an applicant refuses or fails the test, the offer of employment may be withdrawn where permitted by state law.

South Oxford Management LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V/SO. South Oxford uses E‑Verify, a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration, where permitted by state law.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Strategy/Planning and Information Technology