<p>A growing, vertically integrated <strong>real estate development and construction platform</strong> is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> to lead accounting operations and financial oversight across its development and construction portfolio.</p><p>This is a <strong>hands-on leadership role</strong> focused on building and managing the company’s <strong>in-house accounting function</strong>, with a strong emphasis on <strong>financial reporting, cash management, balance sheet integrity, and internal controls</strong>. The organization is bringing development and construction accounting in-house, creating a unique opportunity to establish best practices and scalable processes from the ground up. Email Jim Meade at Robert Half right away for consideration and connect with me on LinkedIn.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to <strong>build and own the accounting function</strong> for development and construction</li><li>High visibility role working directly with <strong>ownership and senior leadership</strong></li><li>Clear path to <strong>expand scope and influence as the organization scales</strong></li><li>Exposure to both <strong>accounting leadership and strategic project finance</strong></li><li>Growing pipeline of development projects in an entrepreneurial environment</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Accounting & Financial Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead <strong>monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes</strong> across development and construction entities</li><li>Ensure preparation of <strong>accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements</strong></li><li>Oversee <strong>general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations</strong></li><li>Maintain strong <strong>balance sheet integrity</strong>, ensuring all accounts are properly supported and reviewed</li></ul><p><strong>Cash Flow & Construction Finance Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee project and corporate <strong>cash flow tracking and forecasting</strong></li><li>Manage <strong>construction draws, loan requisitions, and lender reporting</strong> processes</li><li>Monitor project budgets and costs, ensuring alignment with accounting and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Build, mentor, and manage the accounting team</li><li>Create structure, accountability, and development plans for team members</li><li>Foster a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Audit, Tax & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as primary contact for <strong>external auditors</strong> and manage audit process</li><li>Coordinate with tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely filings</li><li>Ensure compliance with reporting requirements, including lender and investor needs</li></ul><p><strong>Operational & Project Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with development and construction teams to align financial reporting with project activity</li><li>Support leadership with accurate financial data for decision-making</li><li>Provide insight into project performance and key financial drivers</li></ul>
<p><strong>Controller / Accounting Manager</strong></p><p>A small but established manufacturing company is seeking a <strong>Controller / Accounting Manager</strong> to lead its accounting and finance function in a highly visible role reporting directly to ownership. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who wants to take full ownership of the financial function, work closely with operations, and play a key role in supporting the business as it continues to grow. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being the senior-most finance and accounting professional within a smaller organization. The right candidate will be comfortable overseeing day-to-day accounting, managing financial reporting, supporting operational decision-making, and serving as a trusted advisor to ownership. Manufacturing experience is required, and experience working with inventory, production activity, and raw materials is strongly preferred.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the accounting and finance function as the top accounting professional within the company</li><li>Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and preparation of financial statements</li><li>Deliver timely and accurate monthly reporting and financial analysis to ownership</li><li>Partner directly with the owner on business performance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning</li><li>Oversee inventory-related accounting and collaborate with internal operational staff to maintain accuracy around materials and production activity</li><li>Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory movements, and related balance sheet and income statement accounts</li><li>Analyze financial and operational results and provide insight into trends, variances, and business performance</li><li>Help establish and improve processes, controls, and reporting within a growing small-company environment</li><li>Coordinate with external partners on tax, audit, banking, and other financial matters as needed</li><li>Serve as a key resource to leadership on both accounting matters and broader business decisions</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply:</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to lead the accounting function and have direct impact on the business</li><li>High-visibility role reporting directly to ownership</li><li>Broad scope across accounting, reporting, operations, and financial oversight</li><li>Ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, ownership, and working closely with leadership in a small-company setting</li></ul><p>If you’re a manufacturing accounting professional looking for an opportunity to step into a lead role and serve as the top finance and accounting resource for a business, we’d love to hear from you.</p>