Ascension Search Partners
VP Controller - Real Estate
Ascension Search Partners, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Ascension Search Partners has been engaged by a privately held, growth-oriented real estate development firm to identify a
Vice President Controller . This is a newly created role that will oversee core accounting functions across a dynamic, multi-entity portfolio of real estate assets and operating businesses. Reporting directly to the President, this individual will lead the day-to-day accounting operations and ensure the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance processes. The role offers the opportunity to partner closely with leadership while managing a diverse team across several functional areas.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee general ledger management, month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance activities Ensure efficiency in partnership reporting and optimize processes for timely financial reporting Manage shared services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and procurement Ensure timely, accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP Maintain internal controls and support audit, tax, and regulatory filings Partner with operations and leadership to support cash management and budgeting Supervise a multi-entity accounting structure and coordinate with external advisors Qualifications 7+ years of progressive accounting experience; prior leadership in multi-entity environments preferred CPA strongly preferred; public accounting background a plus Real estate, development, or hospitality industry experience highly desirable Proven ability to lead teams and implement process improvements Hands-on, detail-oriented, and collaborative
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-visibility accounting leadership role with a respected and expanding real estate firm.
Vice President Controller . This is a newly created role that will oversee core accounting functions across a dynamic, multi-entity portfolio of real estate assets and operating businesses. Reporting directly to the President, this individual will lead the day-to-day accounting operations and ensure the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance processes. The role offers the opportunity to partner closely with leadership while managing a diverse team across several functional areas.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee general ledger management, month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance activities Ensure efficiency in partnership reporting and optimize processes for timely financial reporting Manage shared services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and procurement Ensure timely, accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP Maintain internal controls and support audit, tax, and regulatory filings Partner with operations and leadership to support cash management and budgeting Supervise a multi-entity accounting structure and coordinate with external advisors Qualifications 7+ years of progressive accounting experience; prior leadership in multi-entity environments preferred CPA strongly preferred; public accounting background a plus Real estate, development, or hospitality industry experience highly desirable Proven ability to lead teams and implement process improvements Hands-on, detail-oriented, and collaborative
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-visibility accounting leadership role with a respected and expanding real estate firm.