Real Estate Controller — Lead Accounting & Growth

CFS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

CFS in Houston, TX is seeking a Controller to own the accounting function across development, acquisitions, operations, and investment entities. You will oversee the general ledger, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and investor distributions, working directly with senior leadership.

The role requires CPA, 8+ years real estate accounting, and leadership experience; familiarity with JV waterfalls, capitalized interest accounting, and debt modifications is expected.

Qualifications

• CPA required and active license.
• 8+ years real estate accounting experience.
• Experience with JV waterfalls, capitalized interest, and debt modifications.
• Leadership experience in accounting team management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, reconciliations, and investor distributions.
• Review JV agreements, loan documents, and funding requests.
• Handle lender/investor reporting, debt modifications, and capitalized interest accounting.
• Maintain internal controls and supervise accounting staff.

Skills

Real estate accounting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Education

CPA

Tools

Yardi

Rent Manager

Job description

CFS in Houston, TX is seeking a Controller to own the accounting function across development, acquisitions, operations, and investment entities. You will oversee the general ledger, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and investor distributions, working directly with senior leadership.

The role requires CPA, 8+ years real estate accounting, and leadership experience; familiarity with JV waterfalls, capitalized interest accounting, and debt modifications is expected.