Senior Controller - Strategic Finance Leader for Growth

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Alternatives seeks an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function across property, corporate, investment, treasury, and tax activities. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong GAAP expertise, and the ability to partner with executives, lenders, and external advisors.

You will manage close processes, strengthen controls, and build a high-performing team to support growth and complex entity structures. CPA preferred with CRE/finance background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Active CPA certification required.
• 10+ years of progressive, full-cycle accounting in CRE/financial services or related environment.
• Experience leading and developing accounting professionals across multiple functions.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls, and complex entity structures.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage accounting operations across property, corporate, investment, treasury, and tax functions.
• Lead accounting managers and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Oversee monthly/annual close, financial reporting, and internal controls for all entities.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and control frameworks for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with executives and lenders, investors, and external advisors on financial matters.
• Drive process improvements for efficiency, automation, and scalability.
• Provide financial insight for cash flow, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
• Build a high-performing accounting team through coaching and development.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Cash forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Yardi

ERP systems

Job description

Professional Alternatives seeks an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function across property, corporate, investment, treasury, and tax activities. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong GAAP expertise, and the ability to partner with executives, lenders, and external advisors.

You will manage close processes, strengthen controls, and build a high-performing team to support growth and complex entity structures. CPA preferred with CRE/finance background.