Financial Controller

* Position is with a client of Driggs Search International

Location:

Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area, Utah

Our client is a premier real estate investment and development firm with a strong track record of success. Backed by decades of experience, we specialize in identifying, developing, and managing exceptional assets across the country. With a focus on innovation, long-term value creation, and disciplined financial stewardship, our client has established itself as a líder in the industry.

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our team. This individual will play a key role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic decision-making across our portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic environment that blends real estate investment, development, and asset management.

• Manage the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with all tax, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate and timely accounting processes, including accounts payable/receivable, cash management, capitalization, general ledger, and tax.

• Establish and maintain effective project accounting processes.
• Track and manage changes in estimated costs through construction management software.
• Review contractor draws, process commitments, and maintain commitment trackers.
• Ensure proper documentation, including insurance and lien waivers, before work begins.

• Plan, facilitate, and present budgeting and cash forecasting activities.
• Produce detailed financial and analytical reports for executive and asset management teams.
• Support budget reporting and project status updates through data gathering and research.

• Hire, train, develop, and oversee accounting team members.
• Foster strong working relationships with construction, accounting, compliance, and procurement partners.

• Guide financial analysts in modeling existing assets, development opportunities, and potential acquisitions.
• Evaluate project performance, including incurred and committed costs, schedule, funding, and risk assessment.
• Ensure variances from budgets are accurately captured, investigated, and reported.

This role is perfect for a strategic financial leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.