Financial Controller

Financial Controller Lafayette, LA Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $90,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Investment Cash flow management Business financial process improvement Financial forecasting Accounting systems Real estate investment analysis Internal controls Property management tools CPA Financial model construction Financial model development Procedural guides Bachelor's degree in finance Process improvement Scalable systems Financial performance report preparation ROI Compliance management implementation Finance Budget forecasting Supervising experience Financial statement preparation Managing budgets in a finance role Bachelor's degree Financial control management Managing accounting teams Mentoring QuickBooks Scalability Accounting standards CRM system proficiency Bachelor's degree in accounting Senior level Post-merger integration Real estate analysis Data-driven decision making Financial systems implementation Accounting Communication skills Tax experience Accounting experience within real estate Financial compliance Excel data analysis Full Job Description About Us Frontline Companies is growing real estate company based in Lafayette, Louisiana, focused on acquiring, managing, and optimizing a portfolio of residential and commercial properties. As we continue to scale, we are building a stronger internal financial infrastructure to support data-driven decision-making and long-term growth. Position Overview We are seeking a Controller to lead our accounting operations and help build scalable financial systems. This role will oversee our existing bookkeeping team, improve reporting processes, and provide financial insights into our real estate portfolio. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys both managing people and building systems , with a strong understanding of real estate accounting. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Oversight Manage and mentor a 2-person bookkeeping team Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency in all accounting functions Establish internal controls and standard operating procedures Financial Reporting & Processes Develop and implement monthly financial reporting packages Improve and streamline accounting workflows and processes Ensure clean, organized financials across multiple entities Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis Build and maintain financial models, projections, and budgets Analyze performance of real estate assets (property-level and portfolio-level) Provide actionable insights to ownership on cash flow, ROI, and operational efficiency Assist with evaluating new acquisitions and investments Systems & Integration Work within and optimize AppFolio (our management CRM) for property-level accounting Lead transition and integration from QuickBooks into AppFolio where appropriate Evaluate and improve use of accounting and CRM systems Compliance & Oversight Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls Coordinate with external CPAs for tax preparation and audits

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 5+ years of accounting experience (real estate experience strongly preferred) Experience managing or supervising accounting staff Strong Excel and financial modeling skills

Preferred:

CPA license (strongly preferred) Experience with AppFolio , QuickBooks , or similar systems Experience with real estate accounting, multi-entity structures, and property-level reporting Familiarity with CRM and property management software What We're Looking For Someone who is both detail-oriented and strategic A builder who enjoys creating systems and improving processes Strong communicator who can work directly with ownership Comfortable in a growing, entrepreneurial environment Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding real estate portfolio Flexible and collaborative work environment How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief note outlining your experience with real estate accounting and financial reporting.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person