Controller

Location: RTP Office (4+ days a week in office)

Company: Aggressive Family Office with ~$1B AUM

Industry: Property Management, Local Storage Construction, Land Development Are you a seasoned accounting professional with a passion for real estate operations and transactions? Are you ready to take on a top leadership role in a thriving and ambitious family office? If so, we invite you to apply for our Controller position.

About Us: We are a dynamic Family Office managing approximately $1B in assets under management (AUM). Our operations span regional property management, local storage construction, land development, and family office accounting. With revenues exceeding $70M and a dedicated team of around 110 employees across 10 states, we are poised for significant growth and success.

Position Overview: The Controller is a pivotal leadership role reporting directly to the CFO. You will lead and build our 6-8 person accounting team, driving excellence in financial management, controls, and reporting. This hands-on position requires a strong accounting background, exceptional leadership skills, and a robust work ethic. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the opportunity to build, lead, and operate one of the top 5 multi-generation Family Offices in North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities: Actively manage accounting and controls for approximately 110 employees in 10 states. Oversee and enhance accounting processes for: Property Management and Manufactured Housing Operations (70%): Manage accounting for 87 manufactured housing communities with 8,300 lots and 6,700 residents. New Storage Construction Accounting (10%): Handle $120M local construction pipeline accounting. Land Development Transaction & Tax Accounting (10%): Oversee accounting for over 1,000 local acres in development. Corporate Accounting, Trusts & Family Office Finance Planning (10%)

Qualifications: CPA preferred with a proven track record in: Public Accounting, with > 5 years as a Manager. Building or rebuilding accounting teams at similar or larger organizations (10+ years). Building or rebuilding operating teams in property management or commercial construction (10+ years). Working in large-scale property management or real estate investment companies. Holding a 5+ year tenure in an operational business within real estate development. Demonstrated ability to deliver timely and reliable accounting and reporting data. Key Skills and Attributes: Keen attention to detail. Strong sense of urgency. Personal ownership of outcomes. Adaptability in working with different division managers and operational co-workers. Passion for building a strong and lasting accounting team.

What We Offer: Competitive salary. Healthcare plan. 401K. Long-term career growth in a Family Office with a large scale and evergreen runway. Join us and become a key leader in building a top-tier multi-generation Family Office. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $135,000.00 per year

Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Physical Setting: Office

Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay: Yearly bonus

GAAP: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification: CPA (Required) Ability to Commute: Durham, NC 27703 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Durham, NC 27703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person