VP Corporate Controller

Description

Milhaus is a national award-winning, vertically integrated multifamily developer, owner, and operator specializing in Class A residential assets. Formed through the spring 2026 merger of Milhaus and Sares Regis Group (SRG) Residential, the combined platform brings together more than 30 years of expertise in multifamily development, construction, and third-party property management across more than 20 major U.S. markets. Headquartered in Indianapolis, with offices in Newport Beach, California;
Los Angeles;
New York;
Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona., Milhaus SRG employs approximately 1,400 professionals dedicated to creating multifamily and mixed-use communities that positively impact neighborhoods. The combined platform manages more than 50,000 apartment homes, supports a development pipeline of more than $2.5 billion, and serves investors, clients, and residents with a high-touch, disciplined approach to real estate investment, development, construction, and management. For more information, visit

The Corporate Controller is a key finance leader responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and accounts payable activities across the organization. This role will be a key leader in the accounting function for corporate operations, real estate development/construction projects and our property management company ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and adherence to GAAP and industry
-specific accounting requirements.

The Corporate Controller partners closely with executive leadership operations, development, project management, auditors, and tax advisors to support strategic decision-making, optimize financial performance, and ensure the financial integrity of the organization.

• Lead accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting and tax compliance.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting requirements, debt covenants, and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee annual financial statement audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial analyses, forecasts, and strategic recommendations.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency and reporting capabilities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities.

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for multifamily residential, mixed-use, and land development projects.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for construction costs, land acquisition, development expenditures, capitalization, and project allocations.
• Manage project cost accounting systems and maintain accurate job cost reporting.
• Review and approve monthly project draws, lien waivers, and lender reporting packages.
• Track work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and construction-in-progress accounting.
• Manage project closeout accounting, asset capitalization, and transition to operating entities.
• Monitor project profitability, return-on-investment metrics, and development performance indicators.

• Maintain a strong internal control environment across corporate and project operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.
• Oversee accounting for multi-entity and multi-project organizational structures.
• Monitor adherence to company policies and financial controls.
• Evaluate financial risks associated with development projects and operating assets.
• Implement best practices related to fraud prevention, cash management, and financial governance.

• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting organization.
• Establish performance expectations and development plans for team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support cross-functional partnerships with development, construction, legal, asset management, and operations teams.

Directly and indirectly supervises team members on the Corporate…