Controller

Panther National is an ultra-luxury private golf and lifestyle community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Set on roughly 400 acres, the community pairs custom estate homes with a championship 18-hole golf course designed in partnership with Jack Nicklaus and Justin Thomas, along with a contemporary clubhouse, wellness and lifestyle center, and racquet facilities. As one of the first new private golf communities to open in Palm Beach County in two decades, Panther National is defined by modern architecture, environmentally sensitive planning, and an elevated approach to luxury living. Panther National is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting, treasury, financial reporting, and funding operations across the community's Development, Club Operations, HOA, and Corporate entities. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will own the monthly close and consolidation calendar, coordinate debt and equity draw funding, and partner with Development, Construction, Operations, and external accounting partners to build scalable, disciplined accounting processes that support the organization's continued growth. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day accounting and finance operations across Development, Club Operations, HOA, and Corporate entities Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures Build scalable accounting processes to support company growth Support executive leadership with financial analysis and recommendations Accounting & Close Management Manage the monthly close calendar across Development, Club Operations, and HOA entities Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations Review payroll accounting and accruals Review development accounting and WIP reporting Review the Approved Club Financial Package and HOA Financial Package Consolidated Financial Reporting Consolidate Development, Club Operations, HOA, and Corporate financial statements Produce consolidated monthly financial packages and executive reporting packages Analyze financial results and significant variances Develop KPI reporting and dashboards Treasury & Cash Management Oversee daily cash management activities and maintain consolidated cash forecasts Monitor liquidity and funding requirements across entities Manage banking relationships and oversee ACH and wire approval processes Coordinate treasury activities across Development, Club Operations, and HOA Debt & Equity Funding Prepare the draft consolidated funding package, incorporating Development, Club, and HOA funding requirements, payroll requirements, and the consolidated cash forecast Coordinate monthly funding requests and review lender support schedules Submit the final debt and equity draw request for CFO review and approval Monitor funding timelines and coordinate with lenders and ownership regarding capital requests Ensure compliance with financing and reporting requirements Payroll & Financial Operations Oversee payroll administration, review, and accounting Oversee bank account administration, banking permissions, and related internal controls Monitor recurring operating costs and payment schedules Budgeting & Forecasting Maintain consolidated cash forecasts Review development forecasts and cost-to-complete assumptions Support annual budgeting processes and long-range financial planning Analyze budget-to-actual performance Systems & Process Improvement Improve accounting workflows and internal controls across Sage 100 Contractor, Sage Paperless, Jonas, Beanworks, and DataXcel Support implementation and optimization of ERP and financial systems Enhance reporting automation and develop/document accounting SOPs Leadership & Team Development Supervise accounting personnel, including the Real Estate Development Accountant Coordinate work with outsourced accounting partners Mentor and develop accounting staff Establish departmental priorities and performance expectations Foster collaboration across Finance, Development, Construction, and Operations Required Experience 8–10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience 3–5+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role Experience in real estate development, construction, or project-based accounting Experience leading month‑end close and consolidated financial reporting Experience with treasury management and lender reporting Experience supervising accounting staff Strong technical accounting knowledge and thorough understanding of GAAP Experience with multi‑entity accounting and consolidations Treasury and cash management expertise Strong budgeting and forecasting skills Proficiency with Sage 100 Contractor, DataXcel, and advanced Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Jonas and Beanworks a plus Exceptional analytical abilities Excellent leadership and communication skills Strong organizational and project management abilities Ability to lead process improvement initiatives Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required CPA strongly preferred Key Performance Indicators Accurate and timely monthly close across all entities Reliable consolidated financial reporting On‑time debt and equity draw submissions Effective treasury management and strong internal controls Scalable accounting processes and development/retention of a high-performing accounting team #J-18808-Ljbffr Panther National