Corporate Controller

Job Position: Senior Corporate Controller Employment Type: Salaried, ExemptHours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday, Full-time, 40 hours/weekLocation: Lakeway, TXBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Discretionary Time Off (DTO) – as needed, as reasonableApproximate Start Date: As soon as possibleAbout UsHornet Capital is a private money lender led by an ex-F18 Fighter Pilot. Our team, investors, and partners are united in leaving a mark that outlives us. Through shared purpose and commitment, we foster not just growth but a story of collective achievement that will echo for generations. At Hornet, we don’t just crunch numbers—we create financial harmony! Our mission is to exceed expectations and share success with every stakeholder. If you love GAAP, internal controls, and making audits a breeze, you’ll feel right at home here. Go Navy, Beat Army!Your Mission…Should you choose to accept it:We are seeking a Senior Corporate Controller to join our growing accounting team. This role is critical in ensuring financial integrity, enhancing internal controls, and streamlining reporting processes. You will lead a small accounting team and partner with the Executive Team to support strategic financial initiatives and maintain audit-ready financials.Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for corporate and fund/portfolio entities; prepare consolidated GAAP financial statements.Oversee loan accounting (origination, interest accruals, fees, servicing, payoffs), impairment/allowance for credit losses, charge-offs and loss reserves in accordance with ASC guidance.Manage investor reporting (monthly/quarterly statements, waterfalls calculations, capital account reconciliations, K-1 coordination).Prepare and deliver timely financial packages, KPI dashboards and cash forecasts to executive leadership and investors.Drive external audit and tax engagements; prepare schedules and respond to auditor/tax requests.Design, document, and maintain internal controls, policies and SOX-lite procedures appropriate to company size and regulatory requirements.Oversee treasury: cash management, bank relationships, loan funding mechanics, debt covenants and compliance.Implement and optimize accounting systems and automation (ERP, loan management system integrations) and lead system migrations/upgrades.Manage, develop and mentor a small accounting team (2-6 direct reports); coordinate with operations for reconciliations and processes.Support pricing, capital raise diligence, and ad hoc financial modeling for acquisitions, securitizations, or new product launches.Must-Haves:CPA or equivalent professional accounting credential strongly preferred.8+ years of progressive accounting experience; minimum 3-5 years in a controller/senior accounting leadership role.Direct experience with private lending/hard-money, mortgage/loan accounting, or commercial real-estate finance strongly preferred.Deep knowledge of US GAAP, consolidation, revenue recognition, allowance methodologies, and audit/tax processes.Hands-on experience with investor reporting (K-1, waterfall models) and fund accounting.Strong Excel modeling skills; familiarity with ERPs and loan servicing or loan management systems (e.g., Sage Intacct).Exceptional attention to detail, process orientation, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Like-to-Haves:Experience with loan securitizations, warehouse facilities, or ABS transactions.Familiarity with ASC 326 (CECL) and ASC 310.Experience scaling finance functions and implementing automation.How You Lead:Strategic thinker with the ability to translate accounting into actionable business insight.Strong communicator with experience presenting to executives and investors.Team-builder and mentor who enforces accountability and continuous improvements.What Success Looks Like:Timely and accurate monthly close (≤5-7 business days).Clean external audits with minimal adjustments and timely tax filings.Accurate investor distributions and reporting deadlines met 100%Reduction in manual reconciliation time via automation initiatives.Effective cash forecasting within ±5% variance.Why You’ll Love It Here:You’ll be a cornerstone of our accounting operations, not just a cog in the machine.You’ll help shape processes and infrastructure from the ground up.Your insights will directly influence how we manage financial risk and grow our business.Your voice matters—we value collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning.Want to help us build smarter, safer, and more strategic real estate deals? Apply now and let’s make financial magic happen.