Development Controller

Development Controller

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

Cash, AP & Controls

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analytics

Systems Ownership & Process Improvement

Leadership & Collaboration

Qualifications

Preferred Attributes

Additional Requirements

Benefits