Assistant Controller

Company Overview

Hillwood Investment Properties is a leader in acquiring and developing high‑quality industrial properties with 297.6M SF across the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Hillwood pursues well‑located, functional land in the path of progress and boasts one of the largest land banks, with a capacity of over 137.4M SF for future development. The privately held company leverages deep capital, market expertise, industry relationships, and a forward‑thinking vision to buy and build industrial properties that meet evolving market demands for logistics, distribution, and manufacturing.

Assistant Controller – Dallas, TX. Reporting to the VP of HIP Corporate Accounting and Technology, this role leads critical accounting operations, drives financial excellence across the organization, and manages a team of six associates. Responsibilities include overseeing corporate accounting, accounts payable, banking/treasury operations, and intercompany financing programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

Corporate Accounting

• Review internal consolidation and financial statements, delivering timely and accurate reporting to executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and GAAP standards.
• Oversee monthly financial statements, including development fees, overhead allocations, accruals, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Budgeting, Treasury and Cash Management

• Proactively manage cash balances and monitor upcoming capital requirements for overhead and project capital calls.
• Direct treasury functions, including interest rate reviews and bank account management (opening/closing).
• Review and oversee preparation of the annual overhead budget and compilation of the final HIP budget, collaborating cross‑functionally to ensure alignment with goals.

Process Improvement and Team Leadership

• Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and best practices to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee quarterly and annual overhead allocation processes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Accounts Payable team.

Intercompany Financing Program

• Oversee internal consolidation and reporting for the Intercompany Financing Program.
• Review external quarterly reporting for accuracy and completeness.
• Approve intercompany elimination entries.
• Review quarterly accounting information and final schedules of project costs with variance analysis.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned.

• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective.
• Ability to navigate a complex infrastructure involving numerous groups and individuals, fostering collaboration and influencing stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leadership.
• Desire to learn, adapt, and embrace new challenges in a dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and best practices to drive efficiency.
• Leadership skills with experience developing and managing high‑performing teams.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under tight deadlines, and deliver results in a fast‑paced setting.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry best practices.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA required.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role managing a team.
• Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred; experience in real estate or investment property accounting is a plus.
• Previous experience working with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred).
• Solid background in financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance with GAAP standards.

Hillwood is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.