Strategic Controller – Real Estate Finance

NewQuest Properties Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NewQuest Properties Ltd. in Houston seeks a Controller to lead accounting, reporting, treasury, tax coordination, property accounting, corporate accounting, and investment accounting.

This is an in-person role reporting to the Executive Vice President of Finance, requiring a strategic, process‑oriented leader who can scale operations, enhance internal controls, and deliver timely, decision-ready reporting. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, CPA, 10+ years of full‑cycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA certification is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of full-cycle accounting in commercial real estate or financial services.
• Proven leadership track record.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong verbal and written communication with lenders, investors, and service providers.
• Yardi experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the accounting organization including treasury, tax, corporate, property, and investment accounting.
• Provide direction to functional managers for timely, accurate reporting.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team.
• Oversee financial reporting, close processes, controls, and compliance across entities.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures and controls.
• Guide on complex accounting matters and ensure proper documentation and resolution.
• Support cash flow visibility, forecasting and strategic finance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve systems.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Independent execution

Team management

Yardi experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification

Tools

Yardi

Job description

NewQuest Properties Ltd. in Houston seeks a Controller to lead accounting, reporting, treasury, tax coordination, property accounting, corporate accounting, and investment accounting.

This is an in-person role reporting to the Executive Vice President of Finance, requiring a strategic, process‑oriented leader who can scale operations, enhance internal controls, and deliver timely, decision-ready reporting. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, CPA, 10+ years of full‑cycle