Corporate Controller

Senior Corporate ControllerInvestment Real Estate Company(remote) - based in AustinCompensation: up to $215,000 totalReports: 2 (active mentorship)Growth: Significant acceleration in core business expected plus new income stream upon new product launch.Responsibilities:Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for corporate and fund/portfolio entities; prepare consolidated GAAP financial statements.Oversee loan accounting (origination, interest accruals, fees, servicing, payoffs), impairment/allowance for credit losses, charge-offs and loss reserves in accordance with ASC guidance.Manage investor reporting (monthly/quarterly statements, waterfalls calculations, capital account reconciliations, K-1 coordination).Prepare and deliver timely financial packages, KPI dashboards and cash forecasts to executive leadership and investors.Drive external audit and tax engagements; prepare schedules and respond to auditor/tax requests.Design, document, and maintain internal controls, policies and SOX-lite procedures appropriate to company size and regulatory requirements.Oversee treasury: cash management, bank relationships, loan funding mechanics, debt covenants and compliance.Implement and optimize accounting systems and automation (ERP, loan management system integrations) and lead system migrations/upgrades.Manage, develop and mentor a small accounting team (2-6 direct reports); coordinate with operations for reconciliations and processes.Support pricing, capital raise diligence, and ad hoc financial modeling for acquisitions, securitizations, or new product launches.Must-Haves:CPA or equivalent professional accounting credential strongly preferred.8+ years of progressive accounting experience; minimum 3-5 years in a controller/senior accounting leadership role.Direct experience with private lending/hard-money, mortgage/loan accounting, or commercial real-estate finance strongly preferred.Deep knowledge of US GAAP, consolidation, revenue recognition, allowance methodologies, and audit/tax processes.Hands-on experience with investor reporting (K-1, waterfall models) and fund accounting.Strong Excel modeling skills; familiarity with ERPs and loan servicing or loan management systems (e.g., Sage Intacct).Exceptional attention to detail, process orientation, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Like-to-Haves:Familiarity with ASC 326 (CECL) and ASC 310.Experience scaling finance functions and implementing automation.What Success Looks Like:Timely and accurate monthly close (?5-7 business days).Clean external audits with minimal adjustments and timely tax filings.Accurate investor distributions and reporting deadlines met 100%Reduction in manual reconciliation time via automation initiatives.Effective cash forecasting within ±5% variance.