Controller - New Construction Development (Immediate Need)
Employment Type: Full-Time On-Site
Base Salary: $140,000 - $160,000
We Are Actively Interviewing for This Critical Role. This is an immediate need. Candidates who align with the requirements below will be fast-tracked through interviews.
On behalf of our client - a fast-growing, highly respected real estate development firm with multiple ground-up projects underway - we are seeking a proven Controller with deep construction development experience.
About the Opportunity
The Controller will step into a high-visibility, leadership role responsible for the full financial oversight of multiple active and pipeline construction projects. From day one, you'll be counted on to drive project accounting, manage lender reporting, support executive financial strategy, and optimize systems during a period of aggressive growth.
Our client needs a hands-on financial operator who can keep pace with today's construction environment and proactively support project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Full ownership of project accounting from inception through closeout: budgets, job costing, WIP, draw schedules, reconciliations.
- Partner directly with the CFO, development executives, and construction managers on financial strategy, cash flow, forecasting, and project controls.
- Manage monthly lender draw processes, investor reporting, and audit preparation.
- Refine and implement best-in-class systems for internal controls, reporting, and compliance.
- Proactively identify financial risks across projects and present real-time solutions.
- Oversee and build out an internal accounting team as growth continues.
What We Are Looking For
- 8-15+ years of experience in real estate development or construction accounting leadership.
- MUST HAVE: Ground-up construction accounting expertise, including lender interaction and cost accounting at the project level.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related (CPA preferred but not required if experience is exceptional).
- Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, WIP, percentage-of-completion methods, and construction financing structures.
- Systems-savvy: Experience with industry-standard accounting platforms (Sage 300 CRE, Yardi, Viewpoint, Procore, etc.).
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment where attention to detail and urgency are expected.
- Leadership DNA: Ability to lead by example, coach a team, and hold stakeholders accountable.
Immediate Interviews - Submit Your Resume Today
We are scheduling qualified candidates for interviews within the next 3-5 business days.
If you meet the requirements above and are ready to step into a leadership role, we want to hear from you.
Not accepting resumes from third-party or other recruiting agencies.