Head Controller - Real Estate Development - Base Salary to 140k/year - Charlotte, NC

• Our client, a small, very well-established real estate development & property management company is in transition and scaling rapidly. This accounting team is responsible for the accounting of approximately 28 entities that either own and operate or are developing properties, as well as for other upper-level affiliate entities. There are a number of intercompany transactions between entities on a monthly basis which adds significant complexity to the accounting process.
  
• The Head Controller will be responsible for the ability to drive and incorporate creation and implementation of improved processes. The impact of the Head Controller role will drive how the organization is allowed to execute and report a wide range of activities are critical to the future success of their accounting team.
  

Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial operations, policy enforcement, risk management, and reporting accuracy across the company
  
• Directly manage the team, ensuring the accuracy of all financial reports, enforcing company-wide spending thresholds, and maintain financial security
  
• Manage/ oversee loan draws, large payment approvals, company benefits (401k, health insurance, HR), and compliance with regulatory and tax teams
  
• Develop a structured system for DST (Delaware Statutory Trust) and MT fund setup, ensuring proper compliance and fund allocation
  
• Collaborate with IQEQ on all fund management requests, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to regulatory guidelines
  
• Ensure all fund structures comply with company strategy and investor requirements
  
• Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to align accounting and financial policies with company growth objectives
  
• Provide ADHOC reports as needed, ensuring the ELT has the financial data necessary for strategic decision-making
  
• Enhance financial transparency and reporting systems to support company-wide initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
  
• 5+ years of leadership experience in accounting for construction, real estate development, private equity funding, or multi-entity accounting preferred
  
• Strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and hands-on involvement in high-level day-to-day financial operations
  
• Knowledge of private equity fund compliance, DST (Delaware Statutory Trust) and MT fund setup, IQEQ familiarity, intercompany “due to/ due from” structure
  
• Understanding of real estate development / multi-entity & multi-property investment accounting & Gravity software knowledge highly desired
  
• Experience in Excel, QuickBooks, Net Suite, Sage, Gravity, Expensify or similar
  

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 120k - 140k/year range
  
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance
  
• 401k with company match
  
• PTO
  
• Hybrid schedule/ flexibility - candidates can be based in either Austin, TX or Charlotte, NC
  
• Critical role to the Executive Leadership Team