Controller

GHJ • Denton, TX

20d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

A well-established real estate investment and management organization is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting across a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate, operating businesses, and investment entities. This hands-on accounting leadership role involves managing complex financial operations, developing the accounting team, and working closely with executive leadership.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller oversees full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, multi-entity reconciliations, payroll, and cash management. The role also provides broad exposure to real estate and operating company accounting, with opportunities to strengthen processes, improve financial controls, and support strategic financial decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Commercial real estate accounting experience required or strongly preferred.
• Strong experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and month-end close processes.
• Hands-on payroll, cash management, and treasury experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.
• Yardi or similar real estate accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across multiple entities.
• Manage intercompany accounting, related-party transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee commercial real estate accounting, including tenant activity, CAM reconciliations, property taxes, and capital expenditures.
• Manage AP, AR, payroll, and operating company accounting activities.
• Monitor cash flow, banking activity, debt obligations, and liquidity requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in partnership with the CFO.
• Coordinate audit, tax, lender, and ownership reporting requirements.
• Supervise accounting staff while remaining actively involved in day-to-day accounting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager