Assistant Controller and Tax Specialist

Terra Innovations is an integrated real estate and energy development platform operating across Terra Build, Terra Land, and Terra Energy/Volt. We acquire, entitle, develop, build, refinance, and optimize assets with a focus on capital efficiency and long‑term value creation.

We operate in a leveraged, multi‑entity structure with active refinancing, construction cycles, and energy infrastructure projects. Financial precision, tax discipline, and reporting velocity are critical to our execution model.

We are seeking a Junior Controller & Tax Specialist to support the Finance function across multiple entities and business lines. This is not a bookkeeping role. This position is designed for a detail‑oriented accounting professional who understands how clean financials support capital deployment, lender relationships, and portfolio growth.

You will work closely with senior leadership and the Finance Director to ensure accurate reporting, tax compliance, and disciplined financial controls across the organization.

• Record and classify transactions across multiple entities
• Maintain job cost accounting by project
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany balances
• Maintain debt schedules and track interest accruals
• Support construction draw tracking and lender reporting

• Manage vendor payments and accounts payable workflow
• Generate and issue customer invoices
• Monitor receivables and aging schedules

• Support payroll processing and related tax compliance
• Prepare and file 1099s
• Coordinate with external CPA for annual filings and K‑1 support

• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns
• Support federal and state tax compliance
• Maintain tax compliance calendar
• Assist with property tax tracking and documentation
• Organize documentation for refinancing and audit readiness

• Generate monthly financial statements
• Assist with asset‑level reporting
• Perform variance analysis versus budget
• Identify and correct accounting discrepancies
• Support capital efficiency and performance reporting initiatives

• Strengthen internal controls and documentation standards
• Improve accounting workflows and reporting processes
• Maintain organized audit trails for lenders and investors

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance equivalent experience required
• 3–5 years of accounting experience
• Experience in real estate, construction, or multi‑entity environments preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Experience with job cost accounting preferred
• Proficiency in accounting software (Quick Books or similar)
• Exposure to tax compliance processes required
• CPA track or EA designation is a plus

• Accuracy under pressure
• Structured thinking
• Ownership mindset
• Comfort operating in a growing, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to flag risk early and propose solutions

• Timely and accurate monthly close
• Clean reconciliations across all entities
• On‑time tax filings
• Accurate job cost reporting
• Improved reporting efficiency and internal controls

You will gain exposure to active development projects, capital markets activity, refinancing, and energy infrastructure. This role offers direct visibility into how financial discipline drives asset performance and enterprise growth.

If you are looking to grow into a senior controllership role within a dynamic development platform, this position provides a clear path.