Financial Controller

(Future Chief Financial Officer – subject to performance and business needs)

The Controller is a senior financial leadership role responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, tax strategy, and financing support for a multi-entity real estate organization engaged in development, construction, ownership, and property management.

This role will manage the accounting team and serve as the principal day-to-day financial leader, working directly under the Chief Financial Officer. The position is designed to transition to Chief Financial Officer upon the planned step-down of the current CFO, subject to performance and business needs.

• Serve as the senior financial leader responsible for three operating entities and affiliated projects.
• Partner with the CFO and ownership on financial strategy, capital structure, and long-term planning.
• Support financing activities including construction loans, permanent debt, refinances, and lender reporting.
• Oversee all accounting functions across development, construction, real estate ownership, and property management.
• Ensure accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage multi-entity consolidations, intercompany transactions, and eliminations.
• Maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Manage property tax compliance, appeals, and assessments.
• Work with external CPAs and tax advisors to optimize tax outcomes.

• Prepare and manage lender reporting packages, covenant compliance, and draw requests.
• Support negotiations of loan terms, guarantees, and financial covenants.
• Act as primary accounting and reporting contact for lenders, investors, and auditors.

• Lead, mentor, and manage the accounting team.
• Establish clear expectations, workflows, and performance standards.
• Improve systems, processes, and technology to scale the organization efficiently.
• Coordinate with property management, development, and construction teams to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.

• Manage annual financial reviews, audits, and agreed-upon procedures.
• Ensure compliance with loan agreements, operating agreements, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain documentation and support for all financial reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and multi-entity structures.
• Proven experience managing accounting teams.
• Experience working directly with lenders, CPAs, and external advisors.

• CPA or CMA designation.
• Significant experience in real estate development, construction accounting, and property management.
• Experience with construction lending and complex financing structures.
• Prior experience transitioning into, or serving in, a CFO-level role.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience implementing or improving accounting systems.

• High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion.
• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution.
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment while building scalable systems.
• Strong communication skills with owners, lenders, partners, and internal teams.

This position is intended to transition to Chief Financial Officer upon the planned step-down of the current CFO, subject to performance and business needs. The Controller will work closely with the CFO to ensure a seamless leadership transition.