Controller

TA Digital Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TA Digital Group in Boston seeks a Controller to lead development and operating accounting for its data center portfolio. The role reports to the Chief Development Officer and collaborates with Investor Accounting, Design & Construction, Development, Valuations, Portfolio Management, Acquisitions, and Dispositions.

You will drive cost control, robust financial reporting, and insights to support development from inception through delivery, ensuring a smooth transition into operating accounting

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting and 8+ years accounting experience.
• Experience with Yardi, MRI or similar property management software.
• Strong Excel, communication, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development accounting and cost management for data center projects.
• Set up and maintain Yardi Job Cost for developments.
• Review monthly costs and variances for investor reporting.
• Forecast development budgets and fees calculations.
• Coordinate with Fund Accounting and tenants on budgets and true-ups.
• Oversee monthly operating accounting close and corporate budgets.
• Assist with annual audits and tax planning.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Multitasking

Education

BS in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

At TA Digital Group (TADG) we build some of the world’s most complex mission critical environments. Serving our hyperscale customer base requires strategic and tactical leadership skills to manage these exciting projects from inception through delivery. Our work makes the digital world possible, and you will build the home for some of the most exciting innovations in history.

TADG is an affiliate of TA Realty LLC. We leverage over 40 years of real estate expertise to deliver scalable digital infrastructure solutions tailored to the hyperscale and enterprise sectors. Focused on data centers within mature and emerging digital ecosystems, TADG offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including build-to-suit, turnkey, powered shell, and fee development, ensuring flexibility and adaptability for diverse user needs.

Summary of Position

The Controller will report directly to the Chief Development Officer, and will lead the structuring, execution, and oversight of the group’s corporate, development, and operating accounting functions. This role is responsible for ensuring robust cost control, maintaining accurate financial reporting, and providing financial insights to support the overall development process.

The Controller will work closely with TA’s Investor Accounting group, and will also collaborate with other groups including Design & Construction, Development, Valuations, Portfolio Management, Acquisitions, and Dispositions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Development accounting leadership
• Ongoing setup and maintenance of Yardi Job Cost for all data center developments
• Review, categorization, and allocation of monthly costs
• Development cost reforecasting (regular, recurring basis and also ad hoc for scenario analysis)
• Calculation of development management fees, developer promote/incentive fees, and leasing fees
• Assist with detailed budget-to-actual variance explanations/commentary
• Review of contracts (for allocation, payment terms, etc)
• Ensure smooth transition into “operating” accounting, upon completion of the assets’ development phase
• Coordinate with Fund Accounting to ensure alignment, support investor requests, and maintain consistency in development projections

Oversight of Operating Accounting Phase

• Issuance of monthly reporting packages, detailing such information as financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, etc
• Establishing operating budgets
• Coordination with tenants on starting base rent, recoveries, true-ups, etc.
• Tracking actual‑vs‑budget; maintaining detailed understanding of variances for investor reporting
• Calculation of property management fees and facilities management fees
• CAM reconciliations
• Coordination with third‑party property managers

Corporate Accounting and Finance

• Overseeing monthly corporate close for TA Digital Group
• Creation of corporate budgets and reforecasts
• Assisting with annual audits
• Corporate tax planning
• Maintenance of efficient and effective AP/AR systems and processes

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Accounting
• 8+ years accounting experience
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, or similar property management/accounting software

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication, organization, analytical and attention to detail skills
• Strong work ethic with a desire to learn
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing needs within the office

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TA Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. TA Digital does not discriminate against candidates and employees on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under law.

DISCLAIMER

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.