Manager of Business Development & M&A
September 11, 2025#10324 Job Description
Development Controller
This role combines strategic development accounting leadership with full-cycle operational accounting (month-end close, project/job cost, AP, and cash management). The leader will oversee close, reporting, audits/tax, budgeting/forecasting, process improvement, and key systems (Sage Intacct, Timberline, Adaptive Planning, FloQast), while mentoring staff and collaborating cross-functionally with Development, Construction, Club Operations, Sales/Marketing, and Corporate.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Close, Reporting & Compliance
- Lead full-cycle month-end close (journal entries, payroll, intercompany, allocations, GL reviews).
- Prepare internal financial reports, budget vs. actuals, and sales reports; present insights to leadership.
- Maintain reconciliations and ledgers; ensure GAAP/FASB/IFRS compliance.
- Prepare audit and tax workpapers; coordinate annual audits and tax filings with external partners.
Project, Job Cost & Operations
- Direct job cost accounting, WIP reporting, project coding, construction draws, and milestone/change order tracking.
- Manage commission and fee schedules; ensure accuracy of project assumptions in financial systems.
Cash, AP & Controls
- Manage cash position and weekly cash flow forecasts.
- Oversee AP, vendor management, approval workflows, and spend controls.
- Administer insurance programs and compliance documentation.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analytics
- Support Finance leadership with annual budgeting and monthly variance reporting.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Serve as system owner for Sage Intacct, Timberline, and integrations (FloQast, Adaptive).
- Drive automation, process documentation, and scalable policies across accounting functions.
- Partner with corporate accounting, IT, and external stakeholders.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Mentor and manage accounting staff, fostering accountability, accuracy, and growth.
- Partner closely with Development, Construction, Club Operations, Sales/Marketing, and Corporate Finance.
- Liaise with auditors, bankers, vendors, and external agencies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
- 5+ years managing accounting functions with direct reports; proven month-end close leadership.
- Real estate development/construction accounting experience preferred; hospitality/club a plus.
- Strong proficiency in Sage Intacct; Timberline familiarity a plus; Adaptive Planning/FloQast preferred.
- Advanced Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, modeling; VBA a plus); comfort with automation/AI tools.
- Experience with job cost/WIP, construction draws, multi-entity consolidations, and JV accounting.
- Strong leadership, organization, communication, and entrepreneurial mindset.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience in PE-backed or fast-growth environments.
- Success in ERP implementations/integrations (Procore, Yardi, Intacct).
- Ability to convey financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
- Passion for process innovation and efficiency gains; thrives in ambiguity.
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