Hybrid Development Controller en Discovery Land Company

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Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!

This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: Driftwood Golf and Ranch Club, set outside of Austin, TX.

Driftwood Golf and Ranch Club is seeking a Development Controller to join the Finance and Accounting Department.

The Development Controller will direct all accounting affairs for the Driftwood project while leading a hands on accounting team. This role combines strategic development accounting leadership with full cycle operational accounting (month end close, project/job cost, AP, and cash management). The leader will own close, reporting, audits/tax, budgeting/forecasting, process excellence, and systems (Sage Intacct, Timberline, Adaptive Planning, FloQast), while mentoring staff and partnering cross functionally with Development, Construction, Club Operations, Sales/Marketing, and Corporate. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees.

Financial Close, Reporting & Compliance

• Lead the month‑end close for all entities (journal entries, real estate closings, payroll entries, intercompany, allocations, and GL reviews).

• Prepare internal financial management reports, monthly budget vs. actual analyses, and monthly sales reports; present insights to project leadership and ownership.

• Maintain complete and timely balance sheet reconciliations and subsidiary ledgers; ensure data integrity across entities.

• Prepare audit workpapers; coordinate annual financial audits; ensure GAAP/FASB/IFRS alignment as applicable.

• Prepare tax workpapers and coordinate with external tax preparers on returns and quarterly estimates.

Project, Job Cost & Club Operations

• Direct job cost accounting, project coding/work breakdown, and WIP reporting; oversee construction draw packages and milestone tracking/change orders.

• Maintain commission and management fee schedules; ensure accuracy of project business plan assumptions in financial systems.

Cash, AP & Controls

• Manage the project cash position; prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and cash balance summaries; optimize disbursement timing.

• Oversee AP and vendor management (TimberScan/Intacct flow), three‑way match, approval routing, and spend controls.

• Administer required insurance programs and compliance documentation in partnership with Risk/Legal.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analytics

• Support the VP, Finance through annual budgeting and rolling reforecasts; partner with budget owners to build monthly phasing supported by detailed schedules.

• Perform variance analysis and scenario modeling; translate results into actionable recommendations for schedule, scope, and resource adjustments.

• Build and maintain dashboards (Excel/Power Query/Power Pivot) and leverage AI‑assisted analyses to accelerate insights and quality.

Systems Ownership & Process Improvement

• Serve as system owner for Timberline and Sage Intacct and key integrations (FloQast; Timberline familiarity a plus).

• Champion automation and continuous improvement across close, reconciliations, job cost, billing, and reporting; document policies and procedures.

• Liaise with corporate accounting, IT/business systems, and external stakeholders to ensure scalable, compliant processes.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor accounting staff; set goals, conduct reviews, and promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, service, and growth.

• Act as a high‑trust partner to Development/Construction leaders, Club GM, Sales & Marketing, and Corporate Finance.

• Interface with outside agencies, customers/members, vendors, auditors, and bankers as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.

• 5+ years managing accounting functions with direct reports; successful track record leading full‑cycle month‑end close.

• Real estate development/construction accounting experience preferred; hospitality/club experience a plus.

• Strong proficiency in Sage Intacct; Timberline familiarity a plus; Adaptive Planning and FloQast exposure preferred.

• Advanced Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, complex modeling; VBA a plus) and comfort with AI/automation platforms (e.g., Alteryx, ChatGPT/Co‑pilot, RPA).

• Demonstrated experience with job cost/WIP, construction draws, multi‑entity consolidations or JV accounting, and project‑based tracking.

• Exceptional leadership, organization, and communication skills; entrepreneurial mindset with willingness to roll up sleeves.

• Eagerness to both mentor and be mentored; committed to professional growth within a high‑growth environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in PE‑backed or fast‑growth settings.

• Proven success driving system conversions/ERP implementations and integrations (e.g., Procore, Yardi, Intacct).

• Strong business acumen with ability to communicate financial insights to non‑financial stakeholders.

• Passion for process innovation and measurable efficiency gains; thrives amid ambiguity and shifting priorities.

Additional Requirements

• Positive, professional; highly customer‑oriented and responsive.

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends/holidays based on business needs.

• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in all weather; stand/walk for long periods; lift/carry up to 50 lbs as needed.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (Full‑Time, Year‑Round)

• 401(k) contribution

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs

• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities

• Work‑family culture

Set against gentle, rolling hills with towering oak trees, native wildflowers, prickly pear cacti, and massive 50-foot cliffs above a flowing creek, Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club is Texas as you’ve always imagined it. Our private, 800-acre community gives members access to 70 acres of vineyards, a championship 18-hole golf course designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio, and magnificent natural landscapes with dramatic, sweeping views of the Texas Hill Country. Driftwood features two connected parcels: The Ranch, which focuses on a luxurious golf-centered lifestyle; and the Creek, which features the property’s most scenic areas, including the vineyard. Located just 25 minutes outside of Austin, our family-forward destination is both rural and refined. A true vision of Texas unlike any other. At Driftwood, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities. All while providing the highest level of member and guest services and contributing to the creation of unforgettable experiences. For more information about our club, please visit: https://www.driftwoodgolfclub.com/

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential communities with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com.

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