Director of Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Accounting / Controller

Dallas, TX | Full-Time | $110,000 – $140,000 + Bonus

A growing real estate and hospitality organization in Dallas is seeking an experienced Controller / Director of Accounting to lead financial operations across a diverse portfolio. This leadership role will oversee accounting for multifamily residential, hospitality operations, and food & beverage concepts while building scalable financial processes to support continued growth.

This is a hands-on and strategic leadership opportunity for a strong accounting professional who thrives in multi-entity environments and enjoys partnering with operations to drive financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Close

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities
• Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies

Real Estate & Lease Accounting

• Manage lease accounting for residential, retail, and office properties
• Oversee rent roll reconciliation, revenue recognition, and tenant billings
• Support CAM reconciliations and lease reporting
• Collaborate closely with property and asset management teams
• Ensure proper integration between property management systems and the general ledger

Hospitality & Food & Beverage Accounting

• Oversee accounting for hotel and hospitality operations
• Monitor room revenue reporting, ADR/RevPAR metrics, and OTA reconciliations
• Manage restaurant and bar accounting , including inventory and cost of goods sold
• Support margin and operational performance analysis

Audit, Compliance & Reporting

• Serve as the primary contact for external audits
• Coordinate with tax advisors on filings and compliance
• Ensure accurate reporting for lenders, investors, and ownership groups

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Build and mentor an accounting team
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation
• Partner with FP&A, operations, and executive leadership

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with multi-entity accounting environments
• Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager
• Experience with property management systems (Entrata, Yardi, or similar) preferred
• Multifamily real estate accounting experience strongly preferred
• Lease accounting experience strongly preferred
• Hospitality or hotel accounting experience is a plus
• Experience with POS integrations (Toast or similar) is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $110,000 – $140,000
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan
• Opportunity to join a growing organization with a dynamic real estate and hospitality portfolio