Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

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Full Time Spring Hill, TN, US

• The Controller is the senior financial leader responsible for the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of accounting and financial reporting across Firefly's real estate development, construction projects, homesite sales and private club operations.
• The Controller will provide financial stewardship, reporting discipline, controls and analytical insight required across development, construction, real estate sales and private club operations. Established corporate resources and systems provide a strong foundation, while the Controller ensures accurate onsite execution and clear visibility for ownership, investors, project leadership and operating teams.
• Reporting to the Project Manager and Finance Director and partnering closely with ownership, investors, project leadership, corporate resources and operational teams, the Controller will serve as Firefly's financial steward and a trusted business partner throughout the continued development and operation of the community.
• This is a hands-on leadership role for a finance professional who is equally comfortable managing accounting operations, analyzing development economics, monitoring project performance and providing meaningful financial insight. The Controller will lead a small accounting team, apply established systems and controls consistently and strengthen reporting capabilities as Firefly grows.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Firefly's ownership structure, development plans, multiple entities, real estate activities, Club operations and reporting requirements.
• Execute a reliable monthly close, reporting calendar, forecasting cadence and financial communication rhythm.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting across real estate development, construction, homesite sales and operating activities.
• Create clear visibility into project costs, capital commitments, cash requirements, development budgets and operational performance.
• Provide useful reporting that allows ownership, investors and project leadership to understand financial performance and make informed decisions.
• Maintain strong accounting processes, internal controls, documentation standards and financial discipline as the community continues to grow.

• Lead the monthly close process and prepare accurate, timely financial statements, management reports and budget-to-actual analysis across multiple entities.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, accruals and supporting schedules.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting across private club operations, real estate development, capital projects and real estate sales.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis to ownership, investors and project leadership, highlighting trends, risks, opportunities and recommended actions.
• Develop meaningful dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into operating performance, development progress, cash requirements and project economics.

• Oversee accounting for residential real estate development, including horizontal development of homesites, infrastructure improvements and related expenditures.
• Maintain project-level cost accounting structures that track development costs by phase, project, homesite and category.
• Monitor land development costs, infrastructure expenditures, engineering and professional fees, construction costs and capital investments.
• Prepare budget-to-actual reporting and cost-to-complete analysis for development projects and major capital initiatives.
• Track contractor billings, commitments, change orders, retainage and projected costs to complete.
• Partner with project leadership, contractors and advisors to identify performance trends and potential financial risks.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for development costs, construction in progress, fixed assets and capitalization.

• Oversee accounting for residential homesite sales and other real estate transactions.
• Maintain accurate records of homesite inventory, cost basis, contracts, deposits, commissions, closings and sales proceeds.
• Coordinate with title companies, attorneys, brokers and other transaction partners.
• Ensure accurate recognition of revenue and related…