Senior Controller - Real Estate Development & Club Operations

FIREFLY MANAGEMENT LLC

Spring Hill (TN)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Firefly is seeking a Controller in Spring Hill, TN to lead accounting across real estate development, construction projects, homesite sales and private club operations. You will manage a small accounting team, ensure accurate monthly closes and provide actionable financial insights for ownership and investors.

The role requires seven+ years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP expertise and strong Excel/modern accounting tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA/CMA preferred.
Minimum seven years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory responsibility.
GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, budgeting and cash management.
Experience in real estate development, construction accounting or multi-entity environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly close process and prepare accurate, timely financial statements, management reports and budget-to-actual analysis across multiple entities.
Maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, accruals and supporting schedules.
Lead budgeting and forecasting across private club operations, real estate development, capital projects and real estate sales.
Provide financial reporting and analysis to ownership, investors and project leadership, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities.
Develop meaningful dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into operating performance, development progress, cash requirements and project economics.
Oversee accounting for residential real estate development, including horizontal development of homesites, infrastructure improvements and related expenditures.
Maintain project-level cost accounting structures that track development costs by phase, project, homesite and category.
Monitor land development costs, infrastructure expenditures, engineering and professional fees, construction costs and capital investments.
Prepare budget-to-actual reporting and cost-to-complete analysis for development projects and major capital initiatives.
Track contractor billings, commitments, change orders, retainage and projected costs to complete.
Partner with project leadership, contractors and advisors to identify performance trends and potential financial risks.
Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for development costs, construction in progress, fixed assets and capitalization.
Oversee accounting for residential homesite sales and other real estate transactions.
Maintain accurate records of homesite inventory, cost basis, contracts, deposits, commissions, closings and sales proceeds.
Coordinate with title companies, attorneys, brokers and other transaction partners.
Ensure accurate recognition of revenue and related costs associated with real estate transactions.
Provide analysis of sales activity, inventory levels, projected proceeds and project profitability.
Oversee accounting for private club operations, including membership dues, golf, food and beverage, events, recreation, retail, facilities and other revenue centers.
Manage accounting related to the property owners association and community activities.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, member billing, cash receipts, payroll accounting and banking activities.
Partner with operational leaders to understand performance, manage budgets and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support leadership in balancing financial discipline with the exceptional service standards expected of a luxury private community.
Prepare cash-flow forecasts and monitor liquidity across operating and development activities.
Maintain banking relationships and support financing activities as needed.
Maintain effective internal controls, approval processes and documentation standards.
Coordinate audits, tax filings and regulatory reporting with external advisors.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, tax, employment and record-retention requirements.
Maintain confidentiality regarding financial, ownership, investor, member and transaction information.
Translate financial information into clear insights and recommendations for nonfinancial stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency and strengthen financial visibility.