Corporate Controller

WHY HILLPOINTE? Hillpointe is a fully integrated real estate development and investment management firm focused on developing market-rate workforce housing across the Sun Belt. Ranked at the top of NMHC's list of Builders and Developers, our team ensures best-in-class execution.

Built on its long and proven track record of real estate development, the firm’s investment approach is centered around its in-house general contracting expertise, enabling direct control of cost and delivery timeframe. For each project, Hillpointe directly controls land acquisition, land development, construction, procurement of building materials, asset management, and capital markets. This is more than just a job - it's a career-defining opportunity! At Hillpointe, you'll be part of a dynamic, innovative team that has tangible impacts on day-to-day operations and contributes directly to overall success.

Corporate Controller

The Corporate Controller is responsible for leading Hillpointe’s corporate accounting operations, including financial reporting, consolidation, and internal accounting processes across all corporate entities. This role ensures the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, the development of scalable accounting processes, and the coordination of accounting activities across multiple entities and operational teams.
The Corporate Controller partners closely with the CFO and the Vice President to support corporate budgeting, reporting infrastructure, and financial transparency across the organization. This role leads the corporate accounting team and is accountable for delivering complete monthly financial statements for all corporate entities and consolidated reporting within ten (10) business days of month end.
The Controller will also play a key role in building financial reporting that connects cash activity to GAAP financial reporting, enabling improved forecasting, planning, and strategic financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Team Development
  • Lead and manage the corporate accounting team, establishing clear roles, expectations, and accountability across the department.
  • Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and professional development planning for all corporate accounting staff.
  • Work collaboratively with other accounting leaders across the organization to coordinate month-end close activities and ensure timelines are met.
  • Support the development of Corporate Accounting department KPIs in coordination with executive leadership.
• Financial Consolidation and Reporting
  • Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements for all corporate entities and parent organizations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and GAAP compliance.
  • Deliver completed monthly financial statements for all corporate entities and consolidated reporting to leadership within ten (10) business days of month end.
  • Work with accounting teams across multiple entities to coordinate closing activities required to meet reporting deadlines.
  • Assume responsibility for accounting and reporting of newly formed corporate entities, ensuring they are incorporated into the organization’s accounting structure using best practices.
• Cash Reporting, Forecasting, and Financial Insight
  • Develop and maintain historical reporting on corporate cash usage to improve visibility into operating cash flows.
  • Build a recurring Cash-to-GAAP reconciliation report that bridges cash activity to GAAP financial reporting.
  • Partner with leadership to use these reports as the foundation for corporate forecasting and financial planning exercises.
  • Provide clear reporting that supports executive decision-making and capital planning.
• Full Cycle Accounting and Internal Controls
  • Oversee full-cycle corporate accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
  • Maintain strong internal control procedures across corporate accounting processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity.
  • Coordinate and manage accounting workflows across multiple corporate entities.
• Payroll Financial Reporting
  • Oversee corporate payroll accounting and reporting across multiple entities.
  • Record and reconcile payroll summary entries in the general ledger based on payroll processing completed by the payroll department.
  • Ensure proper allocation, intercompany recording, and consolidated reporting of payroll activity across entities.
• Loan and REO Reporting
  • Own corporate loan accounting and reporting, including tracking debt balances, interest activity, and covenant reporting requirements.
  • Maintain accurate reporting for loans and real estate owned (REO) assets across corporate entities.
  • Coordinate with finance leadership to ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Corporate Budgeting and Financial Planning
  • Partner with the CFO and Vice President to develop and manage the corporate budgeting process across departments and entities.
  • Support the development of department-level and corporate-level budgets and reporting frameworks.
  • Monitor budget performance and assist leadership with financial planning and forecasting activities.
• Corporate Expense Programs
  • Manage the company’s Ramp corporate credit card program, working in coordination with the Vice President to ensure strong financial controls and efficient processes.
  • Oversee accounting treatment and reconciliation of corporate credit card activity.
• Cross-System and Multi-ERP Collaboration
  • Work effectively across multiple ERP and accounting systems utilized within the organization.
  • Collaborate with accounting teams and operational leaders across entities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Support consistent accounting practices across systems to enable consolidated financial reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities within a corporate or multi-entity organization.
• Strong experience with financial consolidation, multi-entity accounting, and corporate financial reporting.
• Experience working with multiple ERP systems and complex accounting environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage accounting teams and deliver accurate financial reporting within tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration, analytical, and organizational skills with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds independently and access office or site environments as necessary.
• Routine local travel may be required for meetings, audits, or conferences.

Work Environment:

• This role operates primarily in an office environment with periodic travel to corporate offices or business meetings as required.
• Some exposure to external conditions may occur during site or partner visits.