Development Controller

• Location: Driftwood, Texas
• Type: Austin:Fin/Acct/HR:Direct Hire
• Job #10324

#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.