Controller - Real Estate

Investments, Private Equity, Construction This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dylan Currier Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year A bit about us: My client is a leading construction and development firm specializing in ground-up commercial and residential projects. We are committed to delivering high-quality developments on time and within budget, combining strategic planning with hands-on construction expertise. Why join us? Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Opportunities for professional development and growth. Collaborative, high-energy work environment. Exposure to exciting, high-profile ground-up construction projects. Job Details The Controller will oversee all financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial reporting and internal controls. This role is critical in supporting strategic decision-making, project accounting, and overall financial health, with a particular focus on the unique challenges of ground-up development projects. Key Responsibilities: Oversee all aspects of accounting and finance, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting. Manage project accounting for ground-up construction projects, including budgeting, job costing, progress billing, and forecasting. Ensure timely and accurate financial statements, including month-end and year-end close processes. Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets. Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors, preparing schedules and documentation as needed. Provide financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making, including project feasibility, profitability analysis, and cash flow management. Monitor compliance with GAAP, ASC 606, ASC 842 (if applicable), and other regulatory requirements. Collaborate with project managers, executives, and other departments to support operational and strategic initiatives. Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring high performance. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred. 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction or real estate development. Strong understanding of construction accounting, including job costing, percentage-of-completion, and project billing. Experience with ground-up development projects is highly preferred. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage 300, Viewpoint, or similar). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy