Financial Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

Are you an accomplished, hands-on CPA with deep expertise in real estate development, property management, and specialized programs like HUD or LIHTC? We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Controller to oversee our day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance frameworks in Atlanta. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead the financial close processes, treasury management, and internal control environments across our active development pipeline and property management portfolio.

This is a dynamic, collaborative leadership role where you will partner directly with our Development, Construction, and Property Management teams to optimize cash flow, track job costs, and maintain absolute compliance with lenders and regulatory agencies. If you are a proactive financial leader who excels in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building scalable accounting systems, we invite you to drive our financial operations forward.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesCorporate Accounting & Financial Governance

• Financial Close Management: Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to produce timely, GAAP-compliant consolidated and entity-level financial statements.

• Treasury & Cash Flow: Oversee treasury management functions across all lending institutions, managing cash flow forecasting, operating accounts, reserves, and restricted cash.

• Audit & Tax Coordination: Lead external audits, coordinate corporate and property tax returns, and ensure accurate, on-time submissions of quarterly REO schedules and 1099s.

• Strategic Dashboards: Develop and maintain key financial dashboards, variance analyses, and annual operating budgets in collaboration with divisional leaders.

Development & Construction Accounting

• Job Cost Controls: Oversee job cost accounting, project setup, cost coding, commitments, and monthly loan draw tracking.

• Fee & Revenue Tracking: Monitor and track diverse revenue streams, including predevelopment loans, developer fees, management fees, advisory fees, and construction draws.

• Due Diligence Management: Coordinate and account for project pursuit expenses during the due diligence phase through to financial closing.

Property Management Accounting & Compliance

• Portfolio Oversight: Supervise property-level financial processes, including bank reconciliations, tenant receivables, security deposits, and revenue recognition.

• Affordable Housing Compliance: Ensure strict financial reporting compliance with affordable housing program standards (including LIHTC, HUD, HOME, and CDBG, as applicable).

• Operational Audits: Perform periodic property site visits to audit local financial management practices and lead weekly portfolio financial meetings with the senior property management team.

Systems, Controls & Leadership

• Internal Controls: Design, implement, and audit internal controls, approval matrices, and segregation-of-duties protocols to prevent fraud.

• System Administration: Administer and continuously optimize core financial software systems to improve AP/AR workflows and scale reporting capacity.

• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor accounting staff, managing performance metrics and providing ongoing professional feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a highly related field.

• Licensure: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license .

• Experience Baseline: Minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience , including direct ownership of month-end close processes and GAAP financial statement preparation.

Desired Qualifications

• Industry Focus: Previous accounting leadership experience in real estate development, property management, or affordable housing (HUD/LIHTC) is highly preferred.

• Process Improvement: Strong track record of optimizing AP/AR systems, implementing new accounting software, or managing complex joint-venture corporate structures.

• Communication: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate financial data clearly to non-financial executives and external partners (lenders, auditors, investors).

About the Company

We are a premier, growth-oriented real estate and financial services firm dedicated to building vibrant communities and delivering exceptional property assets. Our organization thrives on operational excellence, integrity, and a highly collaborative team environment. We offer a supportive corporate culture where your insights directly inform executive decisions, backed by modern technology platforms and a commitment to public service housing initiatives.

Location and Work Type

• Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent Position.

• Work Setting: 100% On-site office environment with occasional local property site visits.

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Base Salary Range: $150,000 – $170,000 annually (Commensurate with experience and qualifications).

• Benefits Portfolio: Full, comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance options, paid time off, and a competitive retirement savings plan.