About the Opportunity
Our client, a long-established leader in the real estate sector, is launching a new construction management division in Dallas and seeking a Controller to help build and shape this function from the ground up. This newly created position offers the stability of an established company with the entrepreneurial excitement of a new business unit. The first major initiative will be a large mixed-use development breaking ground next year, with future projects primarily focused on residential communities. In this role, you’ll partner with senior leadership and experienced finance professionals to design accounting processes, oversee fund and property-level reporting, and drive financial accuracy across acquisitions, development, and operations. This is an opportunity to create structure, implement best practices, and provide financial insights that influence strategy and execution.
The annual base salary range is $135,000 to $150,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead accounting operations for the new construction division, including onboarding acquisitions, entity-level integration, and transaction recording
- Oversee month- and quarter-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and consolidated reporting across multiple properties and fund structures
- Review and prepare settlement statements, partnership agreements, and fee/waterfall calculations to ensure compliance with GAAP and investor agreements
- Collaborate with Development, Construction, and Asset Management teams on funding, construction draws, and project-level reporting
- Manage preparation of financial statements, cash projections, and reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and fund administrators on annual audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements
- Support investor reporting, including capital calls, distribution notices, and quarterly reports
- Provide leadership to junior staff and service providers, mentoring and guiding performance as the team expands
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including system enhancements and automation opportunities
- Partner with Portfolio and Asset Management teams to ensure accurate calculation of fund and property performance metrics
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; CPA strongly preferred
- 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role
- Background in real estate, fund accounting, or public accounting highly desirable
- Solid technical knowledge of GAAP and experience with partnership/fund structures
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders.
