Development Controller

About the role

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, treasury, payroll oversight, and systems administration across a 350+ entity organization spanning affordable housing development, asset management, and construction.

Responsibilities

• Leading all accounting operations and financial reporting across a 350+ entity structure
• Maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and financial reporting systems
• Budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and treasury oversight
• Entity administration, banking relationships, and intercompany transactions
• Serving as the primary administrator of Sage 300 CRE
• Overseeing payroll review, forecasting, and multi-entity allocations
• Leading and developing a seasoned accounting team
• Partnering closely with the CFO on process improvements, systems optimization, and organizational growth initiatives
• Helping support new entities and evolving business structures as the organization continues to grow

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
• Experience leading accounting teams and developing staff
• Significant multi-entity accounting experience (100+ entities preferred)
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Exceptional communication skills and leadership presence

Qualifications

• Real estate development, construction, affordable housing, or similarly complex environments
• Highly Preferred: Sage 300 CRE experience
• CPA designation
• Affordable housing or LIHTC experience
• Development accounting, construction draws, or tax credit finance exposure

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term growth opportunity within a stable and growing organization
• Direct partnership with executive leadership
• Structured transition and onboarding with the retiring Controller

Pay

Base salary: $190,000–$220,000

Schedule

On-site presence is strongly preferred.