$250,000 | Controller

About the Company:

Our client, a leading national real estate developer, seeks a talented and experienced Controller to join their team in Dallas.

The Role:

In this crucial leadership role, you will play a central part in overseeing the financial health of the company and development projects. You will report directly to the CFO and collaborate closely with investment team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all financial, accounting, and tax compliance activities for the company and its development projects.
• Lead and supervise accounting teams (corporate and project level), ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate and oversee annual financial audits for each development project.
• Partner with project leads to manage construction funding processes.
• Oversee core treasury functions (capital calls, distributions, bank accounts).
• Manage corporate accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Develop, monitor, and revise annual corporate budgets.
• Assist the CFO with preparing presentations for the board of directors.
• Lead tax compliance efforts for the company and projects (in collaboration with external tax firms).
• Design and implement internal controls to ensure financial accuracy.
• Manage relationships with service providers (auditors, tax consultants, banks).
• Lead and develop accounting personnel, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Foster clear communication between accounting and other departments.
• Complete additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (required).
• CPA license (required).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant accounting experience (real estate or public accounting preferred).
• Experience with real estate accounting software
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe products.
• Experience with partnership accounting, development accounting, and tax compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.