Controller Construction & Real Estate Development

Salary: $130,000 $150,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits: Excellent Benefits Package

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations for an established construction and real estate development company. Reporting directly to the President, this position will manage financial reporting, construction accounting, cash flow, and financial oversight for a portfolio of commercial properties and development projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction accounting, real estate finance, and multi-entity financial management. This role supervises one Accounts Payable Coordinator and works closely with company leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, financial statements, month-end and year-end closing, reconciliations, and internal controls.

• Manage construction accounting, including job costing, WIP reporting, progress billing, retainage, and project profitability.

• Prepare financial reports, cash-flow forecasts, property-level NOI analyses, and lender reporting.

• Oversee accounting for multiple real estate entities and commercial properties.

• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, treasury functions, and financial planning.

• Partner with project managers on project budgets, cost tracking, change orders, and financial performance.

• Coordinate tax filings, audits, insurance reporting, and compliance with external accounting professionals.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general accounting operations.

• Support financial analysis for real estate development, capital investments, and financing decisions.

• Assist with the implementation and ongoing management of Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum.

• Supervise accounting support staff and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within construction and real estate development.

• Strong knowledge of construction job costing, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, and financial reporting.

• Experience managing multi-entity accounting, cash flow, and financial operations.

• Experience with Sage and Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum strongly preferred.

• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.

• Ability to work independently in a hands-on accounting environment.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

• Experience with commercial real estate, property accounting, and development financing is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $130,000 $150,000, depending on experience.

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health and dental insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on leadership role and wants to make a meaningful impact within an established construction and real estate development organization.