Controller

Ghj; Denton (TX); Presencial; USD 125.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GHJ is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting for a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate, operating businesses, and investment entities. You will report to the CFO, lead a team, and manage full-cycle accounting, intercompany activity, and cash flow across multiple entities.

This hands-on role emphasizes strengthening controls, enhancing reporting efficiencies, and partnering with executive leadership on strategic financial decisions.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervision/management.
• Commercial real estate accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions.
• Knowledge of GAAP; strong month-end close and reporting skills.
• Hands-on payroll, cash management, and treasury experience.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee full-cycle accounting including general ledger and month-end close.
• Prepare and review financial statements across multiple entities.
• Manage intercompany accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee real estate accounting: CAM, property taxes, capex.
• Manage AP/AR, payroll, and operating company accounting.
• Monitor cash flow, banking, debt and liquidity; support budgeting and analytics.
• Coordinate audits, tax, lender and ownership reporting requirements.
• Supervise accounting staff and drive process improvements.

Conocimientos

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Multi-entity accounting

Intercompany transactions

Financial reporting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Herramientas

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Yardi

Descripción del empleo

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A well-established real estate investment and management organization is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting across a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate, operating businesses, and investment entities. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys managing complex financial operations, developing teams, and working closely with executive leadership.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, multi-entity reconciliations, payroll, and cash management. This role offers broad exposure to real estate and operating company accounting while providing opportunities to strengthen processes, improve financial controls, and support strategic financial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across multiple entities.
• Manage intercompany accounting, related-party transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee commercial real estate accounting, including tenant activity, CAM reconciliations, property taxes, and capital expenditures.
• Manage AP, AR, payroll, and operating company accounting activities.
• Monitor cash flow, banking activity, debt obligations, and liquidity requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in partnership with the CFO.
• Coordinate audit, tax, lender, and ownership reporting requirements.
• Supervise accounting staff while remaining actively involved in day-to-day accounting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Commercial real estate accounting experience required or strongly preferred.
• Strong experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and month-end close processes.
• Hands-on payroll, cash management, and treasury experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel; Yardi or similar real estate accounting software preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to oversee accounting across a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate and operating businesses.
• High-visibility role working directly with the CFO.
• Broad responsibility across accounting, financial reporting, payroll, treasury, and financial planning.
• Opportunity to strengthen processes, develop the accounting team, and contribute to business decisions.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

$125,000 - $150,000 a year