Director, Controllership & Accounting

The Role

The Director, Controllership & Accounting will own the full accounting function as the first dedicated accounting hire on the platform. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will translate Montera's development pipeline into a disciplined, institutional-grade financial platform; establishing REIT-ready accounting infrastructure from day one, building the chart of accounts, governing project accounting across a multi-billion-dollar capital program, and ensuring that financial reporting aligns with underwriting models, lender covenants, and investor expectations.

Requirements

• Active CPA license required. 5+ years of direct data center industry experience (hyperscale, colocation, or digital infrastructure), with exposure to development, construction, or operating environments.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including time in Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or senior accounting leadership roles in capital-intensive industries.
• Comfortable operating as a hands-on individual contributor and as a future team leader. Big-4 audit or large public accounting foundation; background in infrastructure, real estate, or private equity-backed environments highly valued.
• Demonstrated REIT and/or Data Center experience required, including REIT-asset and income testing, distribution requirements, TRS structuring, and ongoing REIT compliance.
• Hyperscale, colocation, tower, or other infrastructure REIT experience strongly preferred.
• Strong tax leadership background, with hands-on experience leading or co-leading tax compliance in a REIT, real estate, or infrastructure environment, including federal, multi-state, property, and sales/use tax.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including: U.S. GAAP and financial reporting Project accounting and construction in progress (CIP) Capitalization policies and lease structures (ASC 842) Audit-ready financial statement preparation
• Proven ability to build and scale accounting infrastructure, including: Designing chart of accounts and reporting frameworks Selecting and implementing ERP systems and financial controls Creating repeatable processes in high-growth environments
• Experience partnering with capital markets and finance teams, including: Supporting lender/investor reporting requirements Understanding debt structures, covenants, and capital stack implications Aligning accounting outputs with underwriting and financial models
• Hands-on builder mindset, energized by doing the work yourself in the early months—posting entries, building reconciliations, writing policies, executing REIT testing—while simultaneously designing for scale. This is not an oversight role; it is a build role with a clear path to oversight as the platform grows.
• Track record of cross-functional leadership, partnering effectively with development, construction, legal, capital markets, and executive teams.
• High attention to detail combined with strong judgment, balancing rigor, speed, and practicality in decision-making.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We pay 90% of health premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Generous Time Off: Up to 8 weeks of paid time off per year, which includes holidays, PTO, and sick time.
• Parental Leave: Up to 8 weeks of paid time off after 6 months of employment.
• Financial Security: 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility, no vesting requirement, and employer match contributions up to 6%.
• Learning & Development Reimbursement: Up to $3,500 reimbursed annually for approved courses, certifications, conferences and professional development opportunities.
• Extra Support: Remote work stipend to help you stay connected.

Pay

$180,000 - $225,000

Schedule

Remote-first