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Assistant Controller

United States, Dallas · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Join a highly regarded, growth-oriented real estate investment and development platform with a strong track record of delivering value across mixed-use, retail, and diverse commercial assets. This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role within a vertically integrated firm where accounting plays a central role in driving strategic decisions. You’ll work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams across acquisitions, development, and asset management—gaining exposure well beyond traditional accounting.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead accounting for a diverse portfolio of operating properties, development projects, and joint ventures
  • Manage and develop a high-performing accounting team
  • Own the close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong controls
  • Review financials, general ledger activity, and reconciliations across multiple entities
  • Play a key role in evaluating transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, and financing activity
  • Interpret complex agreements (PSAs, loan docs, leases) and assess financial impact
  • Identify risks and implement practical, scalable solutions
  • Oversee preparation of property-level and consolidated financial reporting
  • Review variance analyses and provide insights into asset performance
  • Ensure proper lease accounting and CAM/tax reconciliation accuracy
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term business planning
  • Maintain strong internal controls and oversee audit processes (internal, external, and lender)
  • Oversee cash management, capital calls, and investor funding processes
  • Monitor lender compliance and debt covenants
  • Support accounting for active development projects, including draws and cost tracking
  • Partner closely with development and asset management teams on project economics and cash flow
  • Collaborate with investments, development, leasing, and operations teams
  • Contribute to investor and lender reporting
  • Play an active role in strategic initiatives and portfolio performance discussions

Requirements

  • CPA required
  • 6–10 years of progressive experience, including commercial real estate accounting
  • Strong experience across property, partnership, and development accounting
  • Background in public accounting is a plus
  • Experience with Yardi or similar real estate systems preferred
  • Proven ability to lead teams and operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Nice to have

  • Background in public accounting is a plus
  • Experience with Yardi or similar real estate systems preferred

What we offer

  • Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
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