Finance Director & Controller — Real Estate Development

New Orleans Restoration Properties; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Growth opportunities

Mentor/Apprentice program

Mission-driven work

Job summary

New Orleans Restoration Properties seeks a seasoned Director of Finance - Controller to optimize financial processes, lead the accounting team, and oversee complex real estate development projects in New Orleans, LA. This is a full-time role with strategic impact on budgeting, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in finance and 5+ years in senior leadership, with a Bachelor's in a related field and strong Excel/modeling skills. MBA or CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of finance experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a senior financial role.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
• High proficiency in Excel, financial software, and modeling tools
• Strategic problem-solving skills, an innovative mindset, and the ability to execute solutions
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Clear and effective communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Refine daily financial processes and drive efficiency across the team.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and tax reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and protect company assets.
• Coach and mentor finance staff; oversee LIHTC and related investments.
• Assist with special projects: pre-investment reviews, LIHTC deals, and QC committee support.

Skills

Excel

Financial software

Modeling tools

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or CPA

Job description

New Orleans Restoration Properties seeks a seasoned Director of Finance - Controller to optimize financial processes, lead the accounting team, and oversee complex real estate development projects in New Orleans, LA. This is a full-time role with strategic impact on budgeting, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in finance and 5+ years in senior leadership, with a Bachelor's in a related field and strong Excel/modeling skills. MBA or CPA is a plus.