Financial Controller - Real Estate Development & Accounting Firm

Chief Development Officer

Carmel, Indiana |Hybrid | Full-time

Providence Development Services supports large-scale industrial and infrastructure development. Our owner team coordinates land, design, utilities, commercial requirements and delivery partners to turn complex development plans into executable projects.

The role

Build and run the accounting and financial-control process for the development business. Personally manage close, cash visibility, commitments and entity reporting while coordinating tax and finance advisers. Initially reports to the President; planned reporting is to the Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities

• Establish the chart of accounts, entity records and month-end close calendar.
• Reconcile cash, intercompany balances, project commitments and financial statements.
• Implement invoice approvals, payment controls and audit-ready documentation.
• Prepare cash forecasts, funding requests and management reporting.
• Coordinate payroll, tax, insurance accounting and external advisers.
• Develop accounting staff and hand off work as transaction volume grows.

Minimum qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in accounting with multi-entity or project-based responsibilities, or a demonstrably equivalent record of responsibility and results.
• Owned month-end close and financial statements for multiple entities or project-based operations.
• Implemented cash, payment and accounting controls.
• Can reconcile project costs and commitments to the general ledger and cash forecast.
• Relevant education, technical training or equivalent practical experience sufficient to perform the role.
• Ability to meet the role’s work-location and travel requirements, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Preferred qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• Experience with development entities, construction draws and implementing an accounting platform.

Initial priorities

• Establish the entity accounting structure and opening reconciliations.
• Implement the close, payment approval and cash forecast process.
• Deliver a reliable management package and commitments reconciliation.
• Develop monthly reporting structure and process.

Work arrangement

Carmel, Indiana, with regular office collaboration and project travel. Start timing will be discussed during the recruiting process.

How to appl y

Apply through LinkedIn with your resume and a brief summary of relevant work you personally performed. Do not submit confidential employer or client materials. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process and for essential job functions.

JOB ID: INT-001-3-1-02