Real Estate Controller: Strategic Path to CFO

Australia-Employment; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead the financial strategy and operations for a growing residential real estate development organization in Concord, MA. You will oversee FP&A, capital strategy, accounting, reporting, risk, and project-level performance while partnering with executives on opportunity evaluation and financing.

You will guide a hands-on finance team, ensure compliance, and drive profitability across development projects, with a strong emphasis on lender relations, joint

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Direct experience in residential real estate development or related environment.
• CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting foundation with strategic and hands-on ability.
• Advanced financial modeling and real estate pro forma experience.
• Experience with debt financing, refinancing, and lender negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Serve as strategic financial advisor to executive leadership.
• Evaluate capital structures and financing strategies.
• Provide financial insight supporting investment and development decisions.
• Lead financing for residential development projects and manage lender relationships.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling across developments.
• Manage accounting operations, close processes, and external audits.

Skills

Financial modeling

Real estate pro forma

Debt financing

Lender negotiations

Joint ventures

ERP systems

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Jobot is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead the financial strategy and operations for a growing residential real estate development organization in Concord, MA. You will oversee FP&A, capital strategy, accounting, reporting, risk, and project-level performance while partnering with executives on opportunity evaluation and financing.

You will guide a hands-on finance team, ensure compliance, and drive profitability across development projects, with a strong emphasis on lender relations, joint