Controller/Accounting Manager

Cherry Talent Group • Keller, TX

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About The Position

An established luxury custom homebuilding company is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, payroll, and treasury operations. The role works directly with ownership in a growing, family-oriented business with multiple affiliated entities and an active portfolio of high-end residential construction projects. The Controller will own the company’s financial operations and serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, using construction accounting expertise and a technology-minded approach to improve financial processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, WIP schedules, project budgets, and construction loan draws.
• Experience managing multiple legal entities, intercompany transactions, and consolidated financial reporting.
• Hands-on knowledge of payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, and 401(k) administration.
• Experience with cash flow management, financial forecasting, and banking or lender relationships.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• A process-oriented mindset and interest in technology, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively with ownership and external financial partners.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting experience within residential construction, custom homebuilding, or a related industry.
• Familiarity with rental property or real estate accounting.
• Experience with construction accounting platforms such as Adaptive.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting across multiple legal entities, including monthly and year-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, and consolidated financial statements.
• Manage construction accounting, job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, budget-versus-actual reporting, and project profitability analysis.
• Prepare construction loan draws and maintain relationships with banks, lenders, title companies, and other financial partners.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, treasury management, banking activities, and construction financing.
• Manage accounts payable, company credit cards, vendor invoices, payment workflows, and paperless billing and autopay processes.
• Oversee payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, employee records, new-hire paperwork, wage changes, and PTO tracking.
• Administer the company’s 401(k) plan, including employee contributions, employer matching, profit-sharing contributions, and compliance requirements.
• Support rental property accounting, including property-level reporting, rent receipts, vendor payments, mortgage schedules, and property expenses.
• Coordinate with external CPA firms on tax preparation, audits, and financial reviews.
• Oversee insurance, bonding, and financial risk management in partnership with ownership and the property management team.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, automate workflows, strengthen internal controls, and enhance financial reporting.
• Supervise accounting and payroll personnel while providing financial insight and recommendations to ownership.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off that increases with tenure
• Paid holidays
• Year-end bonus

What This Job Offers

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