Controller
About The Position
Prophet Homes is a privately owned, rapidly growing investment real estate company that acquires properties from homeowners and connects them with real estate investors. Operating across six states and expanding into new markets, the company manages multiple operating entities and a high volume of financial transactions associated with real estate closings. The Controller will lead accounting and financial operations across multiple business entities, overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls. This hands-on leadership role combines day-to-day accounting responsibilities with partnering with executive leadership on financial planning and operational improvements. The position calls for extensive multi-entity accounting experience, strong NetSuite expertise, and the ability to create efficient financial processes to support growth. The Controller will take ownership of the accounting function, help establish scalable financial processes, strengthen reporting and internal controls, and support the company's continued expansion.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Approximately 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including significant responsibility for financial reporting and month-end close processes.
- Demonstrated experience managing accounting activities across multiple entities.
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
- Hands-on experience using NetSuite.
- Experience managing cash flow, bank transactions, and payment approval procedures.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Nice To Haves
- Active CPA designation; CMA or active CPA candidates will also be considered.
- Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar accounting leader.
- NetSuite administration, system configuration, or implementation experience.
- Experience in investment real estate, title, escrow, lending, or other transaction-intensive industries.
- Experience developing accounting processes and financial controls for growing, multi-entity organizations.
Responsibilities
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across multiple operating entities.
- Prepare accurate financial statements, consolidated reporting, and financial analysis for executive leadership.
- Oversee bank reconciliations, general ledger activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate cash-basis and accrual-basis financial reporting as required.
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, commissions, and independent contractor payments.
- Coordinate with external CPAs regarding tax filings, financial reviews, and audits.
- Oversee daily cash management, bank account activity, and cash-flow forecasting.
- Manage high-volume wire transfers and ACH payments associated with real estate transactions.
- Ensure compliance with dual-authorization procedures and payment verification protocols.
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and reduce financial risk.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial accuracy, efficiency, and operational procedures.
- Develop and maintain company budgets, financial forecasts, and cash-flow projections.
- Provide financial analysis and reporting to support executive decision-making.
- Establish scalable accounting policies and procedures to support expansion into additional markets.
- Partner with executive leadership to identify financial risks and opportunities for operational improvement.
- Serve as the primary NetSuite administrator and internal resource.
- Manage NetSuite user roles, permissions, saved searches, workflows, and approval processes.
- Identify and implement NetSuite system improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and accounting efficiency.
- Maintain accurate financial data and reporting across multiple entities.
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus targeted at 10%–15% of base salary, based on established performance objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
