Controller / Director of Accounting

Cherry Bekaert•Houston, TX

6d•Hybrid

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. 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+ years of experience
Mix of public and private experience preferred (straight public audit also considered)
Comfortable in small, fast-growing environments (10-50 employee companies)

Nice To Haves

Commercial Real Estate experience highly preferred
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