Controller

NewQuest; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NewQuest is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead the accounting, reporting, treasury, and tax coordination across the organization. The role requires strategic leadership to implement scalable and compliant processes with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in full-cycle accounting within commercial real estate or financial services, and extensive experience guiding cross-functional teams and interfacing with lenders and investors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of full-cycle accounting experience in commercial real estate or financial services.
• Proven leadership track record and ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate with lenders, investors, and service providers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to set clear goals, gain executive buy-in, and drive action items.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee accounting organization including treasury, tax, corporate, property, and investment accounting.
• Provide direction and accountability to managers for timely, accurate reporting.
• Oversee financial reporting, close processes, internal controls, and compliance across entities.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Guide on complex accounting matters and resolve technical issues.
• Support cash flow visibility, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis.
• Mentor and develop accounting team and promote collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Reports to: Executive Vice President of Finance

Job Summary:

The Controller is responsible for leading and overseeing the company’s accounting, reporting, treasury, tax coordination, property accounting, corporate accounting, and investment accounting functions. This role provides direction for functional managers, ensures strong processes and internal controls are in place, and promotes timely, accurate, and decision-ready reporting. The Controller is expected to be a strategic, process-oriented leader who can guide the team, improve workflows, support ownership and executive leadership, and ensure accounting practices are scalable, efficient, and compliant with applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the accounting organization, including treasury, tax, corporate accounting, property accounting, and investment accounting.
• Provide direction, priorities, and accountability to functional managers to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent reporting.
• Oversee financial reporting, close processes, internal controls, and compliance across property, corporate, holding company, and joint venture entities.
• Establish, enforce, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and controls that protect company assets, support compliance, and promote consistent practices across the organization.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters and ensure appropriate review, documentation, and resolution of technical or judgment-based accounting issues.
• Support escalation and resolution of concerns that impact accounting processes, deliverables, cash management, controls, or cross-department compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual work, strengthen controls, and improve use of accounting and reporting systems.
• Support ownership and executive leadership with cash flow visibility, forecasting, scenario modeling, deal analysis, and other strategic financial support.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team while promoting collaboration, cross-training, accountability, and professional growth.
• Serve as a key accounting resource for internal departments, ownership, lenders, investors, outside accountants, attorneys, and other external partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA certification is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in full cycle accounting for a commercial real estate or financial services firm
• Proven track record of effective leadership
• Skillset to work collaboratively across departmental lines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate internally as well as externally with lenders, investors, and service providers
• Ability to set clear goals, obtain executive buy-in, and independently execute action items
• Proven ability to manage a cross-functional team.
• Yardi experience is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.