Controller

Controller

Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Onsite

Industry: Construction

Job Category: Accounting

Job Type: Direct Hire

Job Description

Hands-on leadership. Real estate depth. Zero fluff. A family-owned real estate investment and development firm is hiring a Controller to own the financial engine of a multi-entity, vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm. This is a true player-coach role responsible for leading close, forecasting, and strategic reporting while personally handling the work in a lean, family-run environment. You'll partner closely with the principals, bring clarity to complex project accounting, and help scale systems and processes as the business grows. This role is built for a seasoned real estate accountant who prefers doing the work, not delegating it, and who thrives in a collaborative, no-ego culture.

Salary Range: $110,000 – $135,000 / Year DOE

Controller Responsibilities:

• Own and execute day-to-day accounting across multiple entities and projects
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with accurate, timely financials
• Prepare and review P&Ls, balance sheets, cash flow statements, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Manage general ledger activity, variance analysis, and internal controls
• Oversee project-based accounting with each development maintained as a separate entity
• Build and manage company-wide budgets, project budgets, and rolling forecasts
• Develop financial models and projections to support capital planning and growth decisions
• Analyze project performance, profitability, and cash flow across homebuilding and rental portfolios
• Provide leadership with clear insights into trends, risks, and opportunities
• Serve as primary liaison with the external CPA firm
• Lead selection and implementation of a new ERP system, including data migration, testing, and training
• Improve workflows and optimize accounting and reporting processes post-implementation
• Coordinate accounting for rental properties alongside the property management company

Controller Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as an Accounting Manager or Controller in real estate, homebuilding, or construction.
• Proven experience with multi-entity accounting structures
• ERP implementation experience
• Strong command of financial statements, GL, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, and financial modeling
• Comfortable working directly with external CPAs and supporting tax preparation
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to operate independently in a lean team
• Politically savvy, collaborative, and respectful in a family-owned business
• CPA, WIP schedule experience, or HR exposure are a plus

Benefits:

• 10–20% discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
• Medical coverage for employee and family with company contributions
• Generous PTO + all federal holidays
• Stable, low-turnover company where people stay for decades
• Real path to CFO as the company continues to scale
• Casual, non-corporate work environment with zero red tape

This role is for a grounded, experienced Controller who values substance over status. Someone comfortable in a casual office, confident enough to work shoulder-to-shoulder with ownership, and motivated by building something long-term with a tight-knit team.

If this sounds like you, apply now! #LI-RB1

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