Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead corporate accounting and financial stewardship for a multifamily real estate organization based in Dallas, Texas. This position will guide reporting, compliance, treasury, and related corporate functions while partnering with executive leadership to support a complex portfolio that includes both market-rate and affordable housing assets. The role calls for a hands-on accounting leader who can strengthen controls, deliver accurate consolidated reporting, and help the organization scale with confidence.

Responsibilities:
• Direct corporate accounting activities for a portfolio of multifamily real estate entities, ensuring accurate records and consistent financial oversight across the organization.
• Manage the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including consolidated statements and ownership-level reporting packages.
• Supervise asset management support, treasury operations, cash positioning, banking relationships, and liquidity planning to maintain strong financial performance.
• Oversee reporting and compliance obligations related to U.S. GAAP, federally regulated housing programs, lender covenants, investor requirements, and other applicable standards.
• Lead accounting and reporting for corporate entities, affiliates, and joint ventures within a multi-entity ownership structure.
• Coordinate external audits, tax-related deliverables, regulatory submissions, and financial examinations while ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Partner with operations, development, asset management, the property accounting function, and executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial initiatives.
• Establish and refine internal controls, accounting policies, and risk management practices to improve accuracy, accountability, and operational discipline.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team while promoting continuous improvement and scalable best practices across finance functions.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• CPA or a comparable accounting credential is strongly preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial leadership responsibility.
• Prior success in a Controller, Corporate Controller, Assistant Controller, or comparable senior finance role within the multifamily real estate sector.
• Strong expertise in multifamily property accounting, financial statement preparation, and consolidated financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience supporting compliance in regulated housing environments, including affordable housing or HUD-related programs, is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex multi-entity structures, debt compliance considerations, and real estate investment reporting requirements.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and improve accounting operations in a growing organization.