Controller of Land Division

The Controller of Land Division is responsible for leading all accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls related to the company’s Master Planned Communities and residential land holdings. This role ensures accurate cost capitalization, financial transparency, and compliance across land projects, while partnering closely with land development, acquisitions, and executive leadership to drive informed decision-making.

Requirements

• Oversee all accounting functions related to land acquisition, entitlement, and development activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage project-level accounting, including lot cost tracking, capitalization of development costs, and cost allocations.
• Maintain detailed land inventory schedules, including work-in-progress (WIP) and finished lot positions.
• Reconcile land-related accounts, including joint venture and partnership structures where applicable.
• Partner with Land Development and Project Management teams to track budgets, forecasts, and actual costs.
• Monitor and analyze variances between budgeted and actual development costs.
• Ensure proper capitalization vs. expense treatment of land development costs.
• Support underwriting and pro forma validation for new land acquisitions.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls over land-related transactions and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and external audit requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors on land-specific accounting matters.
• Support tax compliance related to land entities and development activities.
• Oversee land development cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Partner with treasury and finance teams on funding strategies for land projects.
• Monitor draw schedules, lender requirements, and capital calls for land developments and joint ventures.
• Lead and develop a team of accountants focused on land and development accounting.
• Establish scalable processes and systems to support platform growth.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, systems, and data integrity.
• Work closely with Land Acquisition, Development, Legal, and Asset Management teams.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making on land deals and portfolio management.
• Assist in preparing investment committee materials and executive reporting packages.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• 401k Matching
• Visa Sponsorship
• Generous Paid Time Off