Controller

PEG Staffing & Recruiting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

PEG Staffing & Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented Controller for a rapid growth firm in real estate investment and development. The ideal candidate will manage financial operations, support strategic planning, and lead an accounting team, with opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Experience with real estate and construction financial operations is desirable.
• Proficient in financial modeling and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the accounting team.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
• Prepare timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Accounting

Compliance

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Employment Type: Full-time

Company Overview

Our client is a dynamic and entrepreneurial real estate investment and development firm experiencing rapid growth. With an expanding portfolio of multifamily and mixed-use properties, our client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Controller to support their evolving financial operations. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative leadership team and play a key role in building a best-in-class finance and accounting function. This role has the opportunity to eventually become their CFO.

Position Summary

The Controller will be a key contributor to the organization’s financial management, reporting, and internal controls. This individual will support ownership and partner closely with the management team on strategic planning and operational execution. As the firm continues to scale, the Controller will have the opportunity to grow within the role and assume greater responsibility, including building out and leading an internal accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Team Building

• Build and lead the accounting team including Bookkeepers, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable personnel
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Maintain and improve accounting and payroll systems and workflows

Construction & Property Management Accounting

• Manage all invoice processing and payment workflows for ongoing construction and property management activities
• Collaborate with the Head of Construction to develop project budgets and monitor variances
• Lead month-end and quarter-end closing processes
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Coordinate annual tax filings and audits with external accounting firms

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management

• Lead annual budgeting and reforecasting for the real estate portfolio
• Maintain operating models for all holdings
• Monitor cash positions and prepare forward-looking cash flow plans

Investor Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in preparing investor reports and performance tracking
• Work closely with Fund Administrator and Investor Relations Manager
• Generate monthly management reports and executive-level financial analysis

Strategic Insight & Process Improvement

• Enhance the use of dashboards, KPIs, and analytics to measure business performance and drive strategic decisions
• Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes and systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance is required; Master’s degree a plus
• CPA is highly preferred
• 3 (Ideally 5 +) or more years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with experience in public accounting
• Experience with real estate, construction, or fund management is highly desirable but not required
• Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel (financial modeling and data analysis)
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset

What We Value

We’re seeking someone who acts like an owner—proactive, accountable, and committed to excellence. Our team members take pride in their work, contribute to the firm's growth, and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where initiative is rewarded.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Real Estate, Investment Management, and Construction

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