Controller

Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead corporate accounting and financial stewardship for a multifamily real estate organization based in Dallas, Texas.

This position will guide reporting, compliance, treasury, and related corporate functions while partnering with executive leadership to support a complex portfolio that includes both market-rate and affordable housing assets.

The role calls for a hands-on accounting leader who can strengthen controls, deliver accurate consolidated reporting, and help the organization scale with confidence.

Responsibilities

- Direct corporate accounting activities for a portfolio of multifamily real estate entities, ensuring accurate records and consistent financial oversight across the organization.

- Manage the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including consolidated statements and ownership-level reporting packages.

- Supervise asset management support, treasury operations, cash positioning, banking relationships, and liquidity planning to maintain strong financial performance. - Oversee reporting and compliance obligations related to U. S.

GAAP, federally regulated housing programs, lender covenants, investor requirements, and other applicable standards. - Lead accounting and reporting for corporate entities, affiliates, and joint ventures within a multi-entity ownership structure.

- Coordinate external audits, tax-related deliverables, regulatory submissions, and financial examinations while ensuring timely and accurate documentation.

- Partner with operations, development, asset management, the property accounting function, and executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial initiatives.

- Establish and refine internal controls, accounting policies, and risk management practices to improve accuracy, accountability, and operational discipline. - Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team while promoting continuous improvement and scalable best practices across finance functions.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required; an advanced degree is preferred. - CPA or a comparable accounting credential is strongly preferred. - At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial leadership responsibility.

- Prior success in a Controller, Corporate Controller, Assistant Controller, or comparable senior finance role within the multifamily real estate sector. - Strong expertise in multifamily property accounting, financial statement preparation, and consolidated financial reporting. - Working knowledge of U. S.

GAAP and experience supporting compliance in regulated housing environments, including affordable housing or HUD-related programs, is highly preferred. - Demonstrated ability to manage complex multi-entity structures, debt compliance considerations, and real estate investment reporting requirements.

- Proven leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and improve accounting operations in a growing organization. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.

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