Controller

Jobot; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned Controller for a real estate development organization, reporting to executive leadership in a role that blends strategic finance and hands-on operation. You will lead capital strategy, debt financing, and project-level financial performance while mentoring the finance team to support growth.

You will evaluate development opportunities, structure financing, and manage relationships with lenders and investors to optimize return and risk across multiple residential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, business or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Direct experience in residential real estate development or related field.
• CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting foundation with strategic, hands-on approach.
• Advanced financial modeling and real estate pro forma experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Serve as strategic financial advisor to executive leadership.
• Evaluate capital structures and financing strategies.
• Provide financial insight supporting investment and development decisions.
• Lead financing for development projects and manage lender relationships.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for projects.
• Manage accounting operations, reporting, and audits.
• Monitor project performance and implement controls across development activities.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic advisor

Financial modeling

Debt financing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Controller - Real Estate - Path to CFO

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking an accomplished Controller to lead the financial strategy and operations of a growing residential real estate development organization. This Controller will oversee financial planning, capital strategy, accounting, reporting, risk management, and project-level financial performance. The Controller will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and will play a critical role in evaluating development opportunities, structuring financing, managing capital relationships, and ensuring the organization has the financial infrastructure necessary to support continued growth.

Why join us?

• Executive-level impact - Serve as a key financial advisor to senior leadership and directly influence company strategy and growth.
• Real estate + finance - Work at the intersection of development, investment, capital markets, and financial strategy.
• Ownership of capital strategy - Lead financing, refinancing, lender relationships, joint ventures, and capital-raising initiatives.
• Visible role - Your analysis and recommendations will directly influence development decisions and investment opportunities.
• Build the finance function - Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance organization.
• Entrepreneurial environment - Join a fast-paced organization where decisions are made with a long-term growth mindset.
• Meaningful projects - Help shape residential communities while driving the financial performance behind them.
• Strategic + hands-on - This is an opportunity for a Controller who enjoys being both a high-level strategist and a hands-on financial operator.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
• Serve as a strategic financial advisor to executive leadership.
• Evaluate capital structures and financing strategies.
• Provide financial insight supporting investment and development decisions.

Capital Management & Financing

• Lead financing efforts for residential development projects, including debt, loans, and joint ventures.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with lenders, investors, and financial partners.
• Monitor debt compliance, loan covenants, and lender reporting requirements.
• Lead capital-raising initiatives and financial presentations.
• Evaluate refinancing opportunities and overall cost of capital.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modeling

• Direct annual budgeting and long-term financial planning.
• Review development pro formas and assess project feasibility.
• Monitor project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and return metrics.
• Provide scenario analysis and financial modeling to support investment decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve project profitability and capital efficiency.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
• Oversee external audits and tax filings.
• Maintain appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and controls.

Development & Project Financial Oversight

• Monitor the financial performance of residential development projects.
• Analyze project costs, variances, cash requirements, and profitability.
• Evaluate project performance against budgets and investment expectations.
• Implement financial controls and reporting processes across development activities.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Assess financial and operational risks.
• Maintain effective internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Monitor financial exposures and proactively address potential issues.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Establish clear expectations and accountability.
• Build a high-performing finance organization capable of supporting future growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Direct experience within residential real estate development, homebuilding, multifamily development, or a closely related real estate environment.
• CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting foundation with the ability to operate strategically and hands-on.
• Advanced financial modeling and real estate pro forma experience.
• Demonstrated experience with debt financing, refinancing, lender negotiations, and/or joint ventures.
• Experience working with real estate accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of project-level financial performance and development economics.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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