Controller

Controller | Real Estate Development & Property Accounting
Jacksonville, Florida
Full-Time | On-Site

Position Overview

An established, privately held Jacksonville real estate investment and development company. is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and development accounting across our portfolio of commercial real estate properties and development projects.

The ideal candidate is a CPA accounting professional with extensive experience in commercial real estate, multi-entity accounting, and real estate development. This position requires an individual who is equally comfortable managing detailed accounting functions and providing meaningful financial insight to ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting operations across multiple commercial properties, development projects, and affiliated entities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including general ledger reconciliations and month-end/year-end closings.
• Manage property-level accounting, financial reporting, and annual CAM, tax, and insurance reconciliations.
• Oversee development and construction accounting, including project budgets, job costing, contractor payments, and construction draws.
• Manage cash flow, bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and multi-entity financial reporting.
• Monitor property and development budgets, analyze financial performance, and provide reporting to company leadership.
• Maintain accurate records of capital expenditures, fixed assets, loans, and ownership transactions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain effective accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Provide oversight and guidance to supporting accounting personnel, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across accounting functions.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license
• Progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with Quickbooks
• Experience with payroll
• Commercial real estate and property accounting experience.
• Experience with development accounting, construction draws, and job-cost tracking.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and multi-entity financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with real estate accounting software.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively with company leadership.