Posted 01/06/2026
Job Number: 13889

Controller

Ft. Lauderdale,, FL Hybrid

Industry:  Real Estate

Job Category: Accounting

Job Type:  Direct Hire

Salary:  $110,000 - $135,000/Annually

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Job Description

Hands-on leadership. Real estate depth. Zero fluff. A family-owned real estate investment and development firm is hiring a Controller to own the financial engine of a multi-entity, vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm. This is a true player-coach role responsible for leading close, forecasting, and strategic reporting while personally handling the work in a lean, family-run environment. You’ll partner closely with the principals, bring clarity to complex project accounting, and help scale systems and processes as the business grows. This role is built for a seasoned real estate accountant who prefers doing the work, not delegating it, and who thrives in a collaborative, no-ego culture.

Controller Responsibilities:

  • Own and execute day-to-day accounting across multiple entities and projects
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with accurate, timely financials
  • Prepare and review P&Ls, balance sheets, cash flow statements, journal entries, and reconciliations
  • Manage general ledger activity, variance analysis, and internal controls
  • Oversee project-based accounting with each development maintained as a separate entity
  • Build and manage company-wide budgets, project budgets, and rolling forecasts
  • Develop financial models and projections to support capital planning and growth decisions
  • Analyze project performance, profitability, and cash flow across homebuilding and rental portfolios
  • Provide leadership with clear insights into trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Serve as primary liaison with the external CPA firm
  • Lead selection and implementation of a new ERP system, including data migration, testing, and training
  • Improve workflows and optimize accounting and reporting processes post-implementation
  • Coordinate accounting for rental properties alongside the property management company

Controller Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience as an Accounting Manager or Controller in real estate, homebuilding, construction, or project-based environments
  • Proven experience with multi-entity accounting structures
  • ERP implementation experience
  • Strong command of financial statements, GL, reconciliations, and variance analysis
  • Experience with budgets, forecasts, and financial modeling
  • Comfortable working directly with external CPAs and supporting tax preparation
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to operate independently in a lean team
  • Politically savvy, collaborative, and respectful in a family-owned business
  • CPA, WIP schedule experience, or HR exposure are a plus

Benefits:

  • 10–20% discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
  • Hybrid schedule after ramp-up
  • Medical coverage for employee and family with company contributions
  • Generous PTO + all federal holidays
  • Stable, low-turnover company where people stay for decades
  • Real path to CFO as the company continues to scale
  • Casual, non-corporate work environment with zero red tape

This role is for a grounded, experienced Controller who values substance over status. Someone comfortable in a casual office, confident enough to work shoulder-to-shoulder with ownership, and motivated by building something long-term with a tight-knit team. If this sounds like you, apply now! #LI-RB1

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