Corporate Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring, located in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead financial operations for a growing real estate development platform. The role includes overseeing accounting activities, consolidations, and financial reporting while managing a team of 6+ professionals.

The ideal candidate will possess a CPA and over 10 years of accounting and finance experience, specifically in real estate and private equity accounting environments. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, and 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with public and industry experience.
• Experience managing accounting teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to interact with executives and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across corporate entities.
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage accounting operations related to real estate development activities.

Skills

Private equity accounting

Fund accounting

Leadership skills

GAAP knowledge

Real estate development accounting

Education

CPA certification

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

Position Summary

Our client is a growing real estate investment and development platform focused on acquiring, developing, and managing high‑quality assets across multiple investment vehicles and operating entities. Backed by institutional capital and an experienced leadership team, the company continues to expand its portfolio and investment platform while building scalable infrastructure to support long‑term growth.

The Corporate Controller will serve as a key finance leader within the organization, overseeing corporate accounting, development accounting, and fund‑level financial operations across a complex real estate investment platform. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will lead a team of accounting professionals responsible for corporate consolidations, development/project accounting, fund reporting, and financial operations.

This role requires a strong blend of corporate controllership, private equity/fund accounting, and real estate development accounting experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment while helping build scalable processes, strengthen reporting infrastructure, and support continued growth across the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across corporate entities, development projects, and investment structures.
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting and ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial statements and related reporting packages.
• Manage accounting operations related to real estate development activities, including job costing, capitalization, construction draws, project budgeting, and partnership accounting.
• Oversee fund accounting activities including investor allocations, capital calls, waterfalls, management fees, and coordination of investor reporting.
• Partner closely with the CFO and executive leadership team on financial analysis, liquidity planning, operational reporting, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and develop a team of 6+ accounting professionals, including an Accounting Manager, Development Accountants, Senior Accountants, and Staff Accountants.
• Establish and enhance accounting policies, internal controls, workflows, and scalable processes to support continued growth and institutionalization of the platform.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax support, and interactions with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and third‑party stakeholders.
• Support acquisition, disposition, financing, and development activities through diligence, reporting, and integration support.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and leverage technology to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.

Desired Background

• CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with a combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred.
• Strong experience within real‑estate development accounting, fund accounting/private equity structures, and corporate controllership environments.
• Deep understanding of GAAP, consolidations, partnership accounting, and real‑estate investment structures.
• Experience managing accounting teams in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to interact effectively with executives, investors, and external partners.
• Experience with real‑estate and investment accounting systems such as Yardi, MRI, etc.
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and operational leadership.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Pay Transparency Notice

• The individual's skill sets, experience and training influence compensation.
• Licensure and certification requirements are considered.
• Office location and other geographic considerations impact pay.
• Other business and organizational needs are taken into account.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage and company 401(k) retirement plan.