NorthPoint Search Group

Lead accounting and financial reporting across multiple real estate and construction entities, managing month-end closes, internal controls, job costing, and project profitability analysis while transitioning outsourced bookkeeping to in-house. | Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with significant real estate or construction accounting experience and proficiency in QuickBooks, plus a hands-on approach to project accounting and process improvement. | Controller – Real Estate & Construction Location: Roswell / Sandy Springs, GA Work Environment: Initially in-office with potential for hybrid flexibility Compensation: Competitive, based on experience Position Overview A rapidly growing, privately held real estate investment organization is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting across a portfolio of related companies. The organization operates multiple businesses focused on residential real estate acquisition, renovation and resale, rental properties, and real estate lending. As the business continues to grow, the company is bringing its accounting function in-house and needs an experienced accounting leader who can strengthen financial controls, improve reporting, and provide ownership with greater visibility into individual projects and overall business performance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys an entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment and wants the opportunity to build and improve an accounting function rather than simply maintain established processes. Key Responsibilities Oversee accounting and financial reporting across approximately 6–8 related entities Manage month-end close and produce accurate, timely financial statements Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls Develop and maintain job costing by property and renovation project Monitor renovation budgets, contractor costs, invoices, and project profitability Identify cost overruns, billing discrepancies, and opportunities to strengthen financial controls Provide ownership with timely reporting and visibility into individual properties and overall business performance Manage accounting for residential property acquisitions, renovations, sales, and rental properties Oversee accounting activities associated with real estate lending operations Lead the transition of currently outsourced bookkeeping and accounting functions in-house Manage intercompany activity and reporting across related entities Oversee cash management, reconciliations, accounts payable, and general ledger activities Partner with outside CPAs responsible for tax preparation and compliance Coordinate with contractors and operational partners to ensure project costs are accurately captured and reported Improve accounting systems, reporting processes, and financial controls as the organization grows Assist ownership with additional financial, banking, insurance, and operational matters as needed Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Strong accounting experience within real estate, construction, homebuilding, property investment, or a closely related industry Hands-on job costing or project accounting experience Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close Experience working with multiple entities or related companies Ability to develop and improve accounting processes and internal controls Experience partnering with contractors, project managers, or operational teams Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks, preferably QuickBooks Online Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment where processes may need to be created or improved Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar experience preferred Preferred Experience CPA or CPA background is a plus but not required Residential real estate acquisition, renovation, homebuilding, or real estate investment experience Experience identifying project cost overruns and improving contractor or vendor controls Experience bringing outsourced accounting or bookkeeping functions in-house Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who understands that effective accounting in a real estate and construction environment goes beyond producing financial statements. This person can evaluate individual properties and renovation projects, understand where money is being spent, identify when costs are getting out of line, and establish practical controls that protect the business. The successful candidate will be comfortable working directly with entrepreneurial ownership, contractors, outside CPAs, and other business partners. The environment is collaborative and informal, making this a strong fit for someone who is approachable, practical, flexible, and willing to roll up their sleeves. Most importantly, this individual will help transform the accounting function from primarily historical reporting into a system that gives ownership timely financial information, stronger controls, and clear visibility into the profitability of each project and business. Interested in learning more? Apply today for confidential consideration.

Lead financial oversight and budgeting for live events, manage accounting operations, and partner with leadership on strategic financial planning. | CPA with 7-10 years accounting experience in live event or production environments, strong cost forecasting, project accounting skills, and willingness to work in a fast-paced startup with travel. | Who: Strong, stable, nine-figure live entertainment startup backed by high-profile founders What: CPA Controller leading event-level financial oversight, budgeting, and accounting operations When: Immediate need Where: 100% Remote (Travel 5–10x per year to live events) Why: Growth – ground-level opportunity to build and scale the internal finance function Salary: $125,000–$150,000 base, commensurate with experience Office Environment: High-performance, fast-paced startup (<30 employees) requiring flexibility, occasional late nights, and some weekends during live events Our client, a five-year-old high-growth company producing concerts, comedy shows, and sporting events, is seeking a hands-on CPA Controller with 7–10 years of experience in live event or production-based accounting. This individual will play a critical role in bringing accounting operations fully in-house while leading financial oversight across all live productions. The Controller will have direct visibility into event-level financial performance and will partner closely with leadership to forecast, budget, and evaluate profitability across each production. Key Responsibilities: • Lead cost forecasting and budgeting for live events (venue rental, staging, lighting, production, etc.) • Perform project-based accounting and financial modeling to determine event profitability • Reconcile event budgets on-site to prevent cost overruns • Transition Accounts Payable from outsourced to in-house operations • Oversee internal Accounts Receivable processes • Partner with executive leadership on strategic financial planning and growth initiatives • Support the continued build-out of the internal accounting infrastructure • Travel to live events approximately 5–10 times annually Qualifications: • CPA required • 7–10 years of accounting experience, ideally within live events, concerts, production studios, television production, or sports production • Strong cost forecasting and budgeting experience in production-based environments • Experience with project accounting and event-level reconciliation • Comfortable in a demanding, early-stage startup environment • Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset • Willingness to work extended hours and occasional weekends as events require This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role at a company experiencing rapid growth, where your financial oversight will directly influence the success and scalability of major live productions. Powered by JazzHR Remote Skills: Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable Processing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Comedy, Cost Forecasting, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Leadership, Outsourcing, Production Control, Production Systems, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Rentals, Sports, Strategic Planning, Television Broadcasting, Willing to Travel undefined: NorthPoint Search Group