Controller – Commercial Real Estate Development
ECP Partners · Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Controller – Commercial Real Estate DevelopmentPalm Beach Gardens, FL | ECP Partners
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
Company DescriptionECP Partners is a high-growth, people-oriented merchant developer of commercial real estate headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. We acquire and entitle sites, then develop and sell client-driven projects, including single-tenant retail, retail healthcare, grocery-anchored shopping centers, infill sites, and small commercial subdivisions. We also provide fee-based development services for national retail and grocery clients. We're a hard-working team committed to excellence, but we also prioritize people over profits, value work/life balance, and believe in building a culture that’s both supportive and fun. Learn more at OverviewECP Partners is seeking a Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations and to own accounting and finance for both the firm and its portfolio of project entities. This role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and is eager to grow alongside the company.
The Controller will lead firm accounting, cash flow reporting, project accounting, balance sheet integrity, AR/AP, and banking relationships. This is a hands-on role in a lean organization, ideal for someone who wants to build the accounting function and grow into increased responsibility as ECP expands.
Key ResponsibilitiesFirm Accounting and Cash Flow Reporting· Own the firm-level general ledger, monthly close, and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.· Account for development, management, and other fee revenue, as well as reimbursable costs billed to clients and project entities.· Manage payroll, corporate overhead, and the annual operating budget, and report budget-to-actual performance to ownership.· Track and reconcile intercompany activity, cost allocations, and due to/due from balances between the firm and project LLCs.· Establish and maintain internal controls, approval authorities, and accounting policies appropriate for a multi-entity development company.· Prepare a monthly cash position report across the firm and all project entities.· Forecast equity contributions, capital calls, loan fundings, sale proceeds, and partner distributions.· Provide ownership with clear, timely visibility into liquidity, upcoming obligations, and cash needs for the development pipeline.
Project Accounting· Form and set up new project LLCs, including entity records, EINs, bank accounts, charts of accounts, and job cost structures.· Track job costs by budget line item and capitalize hard costs, soft costs, interest, and carry in accordance with GAAP.· Review contracts, change orders, and pay applications, and assemble construction draw packages with supporting invoices and lien waivers.· Review closing statements for acquisitions, dispositions, and ground leases; record sales and gain on sale; and manage escrow holdbacks and post-closing true-ups.
Balance Sheet· Reconcile all balance sheet accounts across the firm and project entities each month.· Maintain supporting schedules for land, construction in progress, capitalized costs, deposits and escrows, retainage, accrued interest, and debt.· Maintain equity roll-forwards for each entity, tracking contributions, distributions, and partner capital accounts.· Prepare consolidated and entity-level balance sheets and eliminate intercompany balances.
AR/AP· Manage accounts payable for the firm and all project entities, including invoice coding, approval workflow against contracts and budgets, and payment runs.· Confirm lien waivers, insurance certificates, and W-9s are in place before payment; maintain vendor records and issue 1099s.· Bill and collect development fees, reimbursable costs, tenant and purchaser reimbursements, and escrow releases.
Banking· Serve as the primary liaison with banks and construction lenders.· Open and manage operating and project bank accounts, treasury activity, and fraud-prevention controls such as positive pay and dual approval.· Prepare and submit construction loan draws and manage interest reserves.· Track and report loan covenants, financial reporting requirements, and maturities.· Support loan closings, extensions, and payoffs at sale, and coordinate letters of credit and bonds as needed.
Tax, Audit & Systems· Coordinate with external CPA firms on entity tax returns, K-1s, and any audits or reviews; maintain schedules and workpapers.· Track property tax, sales tax, and annual entity filing obligations for all entities.· Implement or upgrade accounting systems and workflows to scale with a growing number of entities and projects.
Qualifications· Demonstrates integrity, values teamwork, and is committed to delivering high-quality work.· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA a plus, not required).· 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in real estate. Experience in construction accounting or multi-unit restaurant, retail, or hospitality accounting will be considered.· Hands-on experience managing the books for multiple LLCs or project entities at once, including intercompany activity and consolidations.· Experience in financial reporting, lender interaction, or project accounting.· Proficient in QuickBooks and Excel.· Strong communicator, highly organized, and self-starter.
Salary: $100-125k plus bonus
ECP Partners is an equal opportunity employer that values people, integrity, and continuous improvement. xzbcwsv If you’re looking for a place where your contributions matter—and where you can grow with a company on the rise—we invite you to apply.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Mike Lucido at
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
Company DescriptionECP Partners is a high-growth, people-oriented merchant developer of commercial real estate headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. We acquire and entitle sites, then develop and sell client-driven projects, including single-tenant retail, retail healthcare, grocery-anchored shopping centers, infill sites, and small commercial subdivisions. We also provide fee-based development services for national retail and grocery clients. We're a hard-working team committed to excellence, but we also prioritize people over profits, value work/life balance, and believe in building a culture that’s both supportive and fun. Learn more at OverviewECP Partners is seeking a Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations and to own accounting and finance for both the firm and its portfolio of project entities. This role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and is eager to grow alongside the company.
The Controller will lead firm accounting, cash flow reporting, project accounting, balance sheet integrity, AR/AP, and banking relationships. This is a hands-on role in a lean organization, ideal for someone who wants to build the accounting function and grow into increased responsibility as ECP expands.
Key ResponsibilitiesFirm Accounting and Cash Flow Reporting· Own the firm-level general ledger, monthly close, and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.· Account for development, management, and other fee revenue, as well as reimbursable costs billed to clients and project entities.· Manage payroll, corporate overhead, and the annual operating budget, and report budget-to-actual performance to ownership.· Track and reconcile intercompany activity, cost allocations, and due to/due from balances between the firm and project LLCs.· Establish and maintain internal controls, approval authorities, and accounting policies appropriate for a multi-entity development company.· Prepare a monthly cash position report across the firm and all project entities.· Forecast equity contributions, capital calls, loan fundings, sale proceeds, and partner distributions.· Provide ownership with clear, timely visibility into liquidity, upcoming obligations, and cash needs for the development pipeline.
Project Accounting· Form and set up new project LLCs, including entity records, EINs, bank accounts, charts of accounts, and job cost structures.· Track job costs by budget line item and capitalize hard costs, soft costs, interest, and carry in accordance with GAAP.· Review contracts, change orders, and pay applications, and assemble construction draw packages with supporting invoices and lien waivers.· Review closing statements for acquisitions, dispositions, and ground leases; record sales and gain on sale; and manage escrow holdbacks and post-closing true-ups.
Balance Sheet· Reconcile all balance sheet accounts across the firm and project entities each month.· Maintain supporting schedules for land, construction in progress, capitalized costs, deposits and escrows, retainage, accrued interest, and debt.· Maintain equity roll-forwards for each entity, tracking contributions, distributions, and partner capital accounts.· Prepare consolidated and entity-level balance sheets and eliminate intercompany balances.
AR/AP· Manage accounts payable for the firm and all project entities, including invoice coding, approval workflow against contracts and budgets, and payment runs.· Confirm lien waivers, insurance certificates, and W-9s are in place before payment; maintain vendor records and issue 1099s.· Bill and collect development fees, reimbursable costs, tenant and purchaser reimbursements, and escrow releases.
Banking· Serve as the primary liaison with banks and construction lenders.· Open and manage operating and project bank accounts, treasury activity, and fraud-prevention controls such as positive pay and dual approval.· Prepare and submit construction loan draws and manage interest reserves.· Track and report loan covenants, financial reporting requirements, and maturities.· Support loan closings, extensions, and payoffs at sale, and coordinate letters of credit and bonds as needed.
Tax, Audit & Systems· Coordinate with external CPA firms on entity tax returns, K-1s, and any audits or reviews; maintain schedules and workpapers.· Track property tax, sales tax, and annual entity filing obligations for all entities.· Implement or upgrade accounting systems and workflows to scale with a growing number of entities and projects.
Qualifications· Demonstrates integrity, values teamwork, and is committed to delivering high-quality work.· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA a plus, not required).· 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in real estate. Experience in construction accounting or multi-unit restaurant, retail, or hospitality accounting will be considered.· Hands-on experience managing the books for multiple LLCs or project entities at once, including intercompany activity and consolidations.· Experience in financial reporting, lender interaction, or project accounting.· Proficient in QuickBooks and Excel.· Strong communicator, highly organized, and self-starter.
Salary: $100-125k plus bonus
ECP Partners is an equal opportunity employer that values people, integrity, and continuous improvement. xzbcwsv If you’re looking for a place where your contributions matter—and where you can grow with a company on the rise—we invite you to apply.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Mike Lucido at
Details
| Company | ECP Partners |
| Location | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |