Controller

Job Overview

Blackline Collective is a residential homebuilding and real estate development company focused on thoughtful design, disciplined execution, and strong project outcomes. We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, cash-flow management, and financial controls across our building and development operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Own company-wide accounting, month-end and year-end closes, account reconciliations, and accurate financial statements.

· Maintain job-cost accounting and project-level budgets for individual homes, subdivisions, and development entities.

· Produce reliable cash-flow forecasts, project profitability reports, work-in-progress schedules, and executive dashboards.

· Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll coordination, lender draws, vendor payments, and intercompany transactions.

· Manage financial reporting for Blackline Collective Inc., Blackline Collective Holdings, and affiliated project LLCs, with accurate books for each entity.

· Coordinate with external CPAs, bankers, lenders, insurance partners, and legal advisers on financial requirements.

· Strengthen internal controls, approvals, documentation, compliance, and reporting systems as the company scales.

· Partner with ownership and project leadership on forecasting, margin performance, financing, and capital allocation.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional credential preferred.

· At least 7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including hands-on leadership responsibility.

· Experience in residential construction, real estate development, or multi-entity project accounting strongly preferred.

· Excellent understanding of job costing, construction draws, financial statements, intercompany balances, and cash management.

· Proficiency with QuickBooks or comparable accounting platforms and advanced Excel reporting.

· Strong communication skills, attention to detail, discretion, and a practical problem-solving mindset.

BENEFITS

· Quarterly Team Success bonus eligibility, subject to the company’s written bonus plan, performance criteria, and payout conditions.

· employee medical insurance coverage, subject to applicable plan terms.

· Two weeks of paid time off annually, with applicable sick leave and holidays administered in accordance with company policy and relevant state law.

· Opportunity to shape financial systems and reporting within a growing residential builder and development group.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a résumé and a short summary of your construction or real estate accounting experience to the Blackline Collective hiring team. Applicants should be prepared to discuss job-cost reporting, multi-entity accounting, and cash-flow forecasting.

Blackline Collective is an equal opportunity employer. Final compensation and benefits are governed by an individual offer letter and applicable company policies.

Pay: $105,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person