Controller

GHJ • Denton, TX

18d

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. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, multi-entity reconciliations, payroll, and cash management. This hands-on accounting leadership role offers 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 the 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: Senior