Controller / Director of Accounting
About The Position
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a rapidly scaling commercial real estate group to identify a senior accounting leader to support its next phase of growth. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity within an entrepreneurial, well‑capitalized organization that builds, acquires, and manages commercial properties across the Houston market. The firm currently has foundational accounting support in place and is at a clear inflection point where a rising leader is needed to take ownership of the function and scale it alongside continued deal activity. The Opportunity This role will serve as the senior accounting leader for the business, with ownership of financial reporting and core accounting operations, while partnering closely with leadership on budgeting, analysis, and strategic initiatives. It is well‑suited for a CPA who values proximity to the business and is motivated by the opportunity to expand scope and leadership responsibility as the organization scales.
Requirements
- CPA required
- 6–12+ of experience (Commercial Real Estate experience highly preferred)
- Comfortable in small, fast-growing environments (10–50 employee companies)
Nice To Haves
- Mix of public and private experience preferred (straight public audit also considered)
- Commercial real estate experience strongly preferred; real estate‑adjacent industries acceptable
- MRI experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules
- Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations and manage the Bookkeeper
- Handle property‑level accounting, including CAM reconciliations
- Partner with banks and lenders on debt reporting, covenants, and compliance
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Establish and improve accounting processes as the business grows
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to leadership while remaining hands-on initially
Benefits
- High‑visibility role with ownership of the full accounting function
- Opportunity to help build infrastructure at a critical growth stage
- Direct exposure to leadership and strategic decision‑making
- Long‑term growth potential as the company expands its portfolio
- Strong compensation for a small‑company, high‑impact environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
