Corporate Controller

The Signorelli Company is a vertically integrated, diversified development company based in The Woodlands, TX. As one of the largest privately held development companies in Texas, Signorelli has more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of real estate development including retail, mixed-use, multifamily, office, healthcare, land development and single-family homes. Recognized as a leader in the real estate industry, team members have named Signorelli a Top Workplace in the Houston area for the past five years. The firm’s corporate culture is defined by a core ideology: I-GIVE (Integrity, Growth, Innovation, Vision and Excellence).

The Controller will oversee all accounting operations to ensure routine, timely, and accurate financial reporting is produced to internal & external parties to drive strategic management decisions. Additionally, the controller plays a crucial role in cash flow management, tax planning, insurance management, and treasury management to help optimize profitability and manage risk. The controller will establish, implement, & maintain strong internal controls across the organization to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data. This position requires critical thinking skills and the desire to take initiative in identifying and resolving problems. Individuals will work in a fast-paced and creative environment that encourages out-of-the-box thinking, efficient problem solving and timely execution. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage the company wide month end and quarter end close process to meet internal and external reporting deadlines.
• Preparation, review, and disbursement of quarterly consolidated financial statements and schedules including owner reporting.
• Monitor debt and external compliance obligations for accounting division.
• Maintain organizational chart and own new entity, account, and vendor creation processes.
• Oversee treasury functions including daily operations, liquidity reporting, and cash flow management 
• Lead annual tax initiatives such as 1099 prep, property tax payments, franchise tax payments, income tax entries, and trial balance prep for third party tax advisor review.
• Drive companywide annual budget process and develop and manage annual budgets in collaboration with department heads.
• Coordinate with division operations and insurance brokers to monitor and consolidate organization insurance coverage and allocation of costs to entities.  
• Coordinate with leadership team to drive companywide system implementations for cash flow management and financial reporting. 
• Establish, implement, and maintain internal controls and formal policies, procedures, and training documents in accordance with company best practices
• Lead, develop, and manage corporate accounting team and operations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to division accounting team and conduct quarterly EOS performance evaluations. 

CORE VALUES

• Integrity: Do the right thing, always. Corporate sustainability can only be achieved through trust and integrity.
• Growth: Strive to do more. There is no growth in your comfort zone and no comfort in your growth zone.
• Innovation: Think differently. Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity, not a threat.
• Vision: A strong team turns a vision into reality. We focus not on where we are, but where we are headed.
• Excellence: Excellence is not a skill, it’s an attitude. We are what we repeatedly do. It is not an act, but a habit.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university.

EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in public accounting (audit preferred), or a related field, preferably real estate or construction
• Proficiency with an ERP accounting environment (NewStar/Vena/Trovata experience is a plus) and the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). 
• Proven management and leadership skills to develop a team of top performers.

TALENTS 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and function at a high level in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Self-starter & ability to take initiative.
• Ability to problem solve and willing to ask questions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional manner and a strong ethical code.
• Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive.
• Problem solving capability.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with team members.

The Signorelli Company is committed to an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We empower team members' diverse experiences to maximize the organization’s talent and capabilities.

This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job.  The Signorelli Company reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.