Impactful Controller & Head of Financial Operations

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 (NORP) seeks a seasoned Controller – Head of Financial Operations to oversee compliance and accuracy across all financial matters. The role is integral to our mission-driven real estate development in New Orleans, with growth opportunities and a mentor/apprentice program.

You will lead budgeting, reporting, cash management, and internal controls while guiding a high-performing finance team and supporting LIHTC/HTC investment analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
• 8+ years in finance with leadership experience.
• High proficiency in Excel, financial software, and modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and financial reporting; ensure compliance with laws and tax rules.
• Develop and improve financial planning and analysis strategies.
• Manage cash flow and banking relationships.
• Improve internal controls to protect assets.
• Analyze financial systems and technologies for optimization.
• Mentor finance and accounting staff.
• Support real estate development financing analyses and LIHTC/HTC projections.
• Prepare pre-investment reviews and assist the quality control committee.
• Identify opportunities related to LIHTC and Historic Tax Credits.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial software

Financial modeling

Strategic problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or business administration

MBA (preferred)

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Financial software

Modeling tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

New Orleans Restoration Properties (NORP) seeks a seasoned Controller – Head of Financial Operations to oversee compliance and accuracy across all financial matters. The role is integral to our mission-driven real estate development in New Orleans, with growth opportunities and a mentor/apprentice program.

You will lead budgeting, reporting, cash management, and internal controls while guiding a high-performing finance team and supporting LIHTC/HTC investment analyses.