Strategic Controller for Real Estate & Construction

Search Services; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Benefits package

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

High-profile projects

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Search Services in Katy, TX, seeks an experienced Controller to lead all accounting and financial reporting for a commercial construction and real estate development business. This hands-on role emphasizes job costing, consolidation, and GAAP compliance.

You will mentor the accounting team, manage audits and lender reporting, and partner with executives to drive planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 4 years in a Controller or Senior Accounting Manager role.
• Significant commercial construction accounting experience required.
• Deep knowledge of construction accounting principles including percentage-of-completion, job costing, change orders, and retainage.
• Experience with multi-entity structures and joint ventures.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate across Construction, Development, Asset Management and Executives.
• High integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including consolidated reports for multiple entities and joint ventures.
• Manage project accounting: job costing, %‑of‑completion revenue, WIP schedules, and project profitability.
• Ensure GAAP, tax regulations, and industry standards compliance for real estate development and construction.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning at project and company levels.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, cash management and banking relationships.
• Manage the general ledger, month-end and year-end closes and reconciliations.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and lender reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and policies for construction and development.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to CFO/CEO/project executives, including variance and cash flow.
• Supervise and mentor Staff Accountants, Senior Accountants, and Accounting Manager.
• Support due diligence for new projects, JVs and financing transactions.
• Implement and optimize accounting systems, including Foundation.

Skills

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Integrity

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Foundation

Job description

Search Services in Katy, TX, seeks an experienced Controller to lead all accounting and financial reporting for a commercial construction and real estate development business. This hands-on role emphasizes job costing, consolidation, and GAAP compliance.

You will mentor the accounting team, manage audits and lender reporting, and partner with executives to drive planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.