Controller

Inter Miami CF LLC • Coral Gables, FL

6d

About The Position

Miami Freedom Park, LLC (MFP) is developing a new home for Inter Miami CF (IMCF), a 25,000-seat stadium, a 55-acre public park, structured parking, and over 1 million square feet of mixed-use development. This role will initially be situated within IMCF but focus on the MFP business. The company operates in professional sports, live events, stadium operations, retail, food and beverage, sponsorships, and media, supported by a lean Finance and Accounting function. The Controller will be the senior accounting leader for MFP, responsible for establishing and leading the internal accounting function. This is an opportunity to architect the systems, policies, processes, and team structure for a large-scale development platform. The Controller will be the primary steward of the company's financial records, reporting, and controls, and a key advisor to executive leadership. The successful candidate will partner with the Chief Financial Officer to manage the implementation of MFP’s accounting operations, transitioning from a third-party staff augmentation model to an in-house capability.

Requirements

• CPA designation required (active license in good standing).
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a meaningful portion in commercial real estate development, construction, or a closely related sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in development and construction accounting, including job costing, draw management, capitalization, and cost segregation.
• Strong working knowledge of complex capital structures, including construction and permanent debt facilities, joint ventures, and multi-tier equity arrangements.
• Proven experience managing lender reporting, covenant compliance, and financial due diligence processes.
• Deep proficiency in U.S. GAAP as applied to real estate development entities and partnerships.
• Hands-on experience selecting, implementing, and optimizing accounting systems and ERP platforms in real estate development settings.
• Demonstrated ability to build processes and accounting infrastructure in high-growth or early-stage environments.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a ground-up buildout of an accounting function or significant departmental transformation.
• Familiarity with municipal or government-related lease structures, ground leases, or public-private development partnerships.
• Experience with mixed-use, master-planned, or large-scale commercial development programs.
• Background in property tax strategy and administration, including familiarity with assessment processes, exemptions, and appeals.
• Experience with partnership and multi-entity tax structures, including coordination of K-1 preparation and investor reporting.
• Proficiency with real estate-specific accounting platforms (e.g., Yardi, MRI, Sage) and advanced Excel/financial modeling capabilities.
• Public accounting experience (Big Four or national/regional firm) with a real estate or construction industry focus is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and formalize the company's accounting policies, procedures, and internal control framework in accordance with U.S. GAAP and industry best practices.
• Evaluate, select, and implement accounting systems and technology platforms.
• Lead the transition of all accounting functions from a third-party staff augmentation model to an in-house team.
• Establish and document standard operating procedures across all accounting functions.
• Oversee the general ledger and all subsidiary ledgers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data.
• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and deliver accurate financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Develop and maintain a robust chart of accounts and cost allocation framework.
• Oversee all development and construction accounting, including project cost tracking, job costing, capitalization policies, and budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Manage the preparation, submission, and reconciliation of construction loan draw requests.
• Monitor and report on development budgets, funding sources, and capital deployment.
• Support the structuring and financial administration of a complex capital stack.
• Ensure full compliance with all loan covenants, borrowing base requirements, and lender reporting obligations.
• Prepare and deliver periodic lender compliance certificates, borrowing base reports, and other required financial deliverables.
• Serve as a key point of contact for lender inquiries and financial due diligence requests.
• Oversee all aspects of tax compliance, including property tax administration, sales and use tax, and partnership/entity-level tax obligations.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on tax planning, return preparation, and audit matters.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with tax-related provisions in the municipal ground lease and development agreements.
• Drive cost savings through the evaluation and implementation of tax optimization strategies.
• Lead property-level cost segregation studies.
• Evaluate tax efficiency of ownership investment strategies and capital planning priorities.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization.
• Oversee treasury functions, including bank account management, cash positioning, and intercompany fund flows.
• Provide cash flow visibility and scenario analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Facilitate capital call and funding processes.
• Coordinate and manage the annual audit process, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Prepare audit workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Manage relationships with external accounting, tax, and advisory professionals.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all financial reporting and performance obligations under the municipal ground lease(s).
• Prepare and deliver required financial certifications, development progress reports, or other deliverables to the municipality.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial and reporting provisions of the commercial development ground lease and other related development agreements.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the Chief Financial Officer and executive leadership team.
• Develop and deliver ad hoc financial analyses, scenario modeling, and decision-support materials.
• Contribute to the development of the broader finance and accounting organization, including hiring, mentoring, and building a high-performing team.

Benefits

• Opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up.
• Design the financial architecture of a large-scale real estate development platform.
• Shape the systems, controls, and team supporting new development and long-term operations.
• Work closely with executive leadership, lenders, municipal partners, and advisors on high-impact decisions.

What This Job Offers

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