Controller – Construction, Development & Commercial Properties
Position Summary
The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for a small but active construction, ground-up real estate development, and commercial property ownership company. This hands-on role supports the full real estate lifecycle from land acquisition through stabilized operations and works directly with ownership and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and cash management
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage job costing and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Track development costs, including land, soft costs, hard costs, financing, and capitalized interest
• Coordinate construction loan draws and lender reporting
• Oversee commercial property accounting, rent rolls, CAM reconciliations, and operating budgets
• Establish internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Coordinate tax filings, audits, and reviews with external CPAs
• Collaborate with project managers, property management, and ownership
Qualifications
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of accounting experience with construction and ground-up development
• Strong knowledge of job costing, and development capitalization
• Experience with commercial property accounting and CAM reconciliations
• Proficiency with construction and property accounting software
• Advanced Excel skills
• Advanced Quick Books Skills
Work Environment
This is a hands-on role within a lean organization, offering direct exposure to ownership and leadership. The position has a direct impact on project profitability, asset performance, and company financial health.
This is a in-office, local position.