Senior Development Portfolio Controller Columbia, MD Posted: 12/9/2025
Job Description
Job ID#:
214601
Job Category:
Other Professional
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Duration:
DH
We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Senior Development Portfolio Controller to join a leading Company located in the Columbia, MD surrounding area.
Salary: $100,000 - $115,000
Responsibilities:
Responsible for various monthly processes, including labor allocation, journal entries/reporting, and third-party percentage of completion revenue accounting/reporting, fixed assets, and other activities as assigned.
Serve as primary day-to-day team lead for one or more of the processes or projects with minimal daily managerial oversight.
Responsible for cost accounting and maintaining complete historical books and records for a group of land and office building development projects through all phases of development.
Review and maintain the job cost ledger.
Review activity for data integrity and correct accounting per GAAP.
Identify and resolve any discrepancies.
Ensure effective Internal controls are in place to identify discrepancies.
Monitor performance against expectations and correct financials as necessary.
Provide decision support for project managers and serve as the primary point of contact.
Prepare audit work papers as assigned.
Monitor and review PAY invoices and vendor Contracts/Change orders to ensure timely vendor payment and recording, as well as proper coding.
Monitor payments against approved spend.
Investigate and resolve variances.
Manage budgets and estimates in the job cost system.
Collaborate with project management to obtain estimates.
Review and analyze costs compared to estimates or budgets, following up on variances.
Provide timely monitoring reports to project managers and other Company leaders, and follow up on needed JAFs.
Supervise and direct workflow for accounting staff.
Be a mentor to enhance skills and provide career growth.
Participate in the due diligence process for acquisitions, dispositions, or financings that require an intense effort in a compressed timeframe.
Understand and maintain the internal controls and policies. Communicate any deficiencies in controls to the Supervisor.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
CPA is Preferred; may consider a CPA candidate who will successfully complete the certification in 18 months or less.
Minimum 5 to 7 years of related accounting experience required.
Desired Qualifications:
Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
Prior construction accounting experience preferred.
PC proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and the ability to learn company-specific software.
Ability to adapt to new or changing software programs.
Familiarity with accounting systems such as Voyager is preferred.
Strong analytical, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills required.
Demonstrated ability to comprehend multiple and complex business transactions and documents.
Some experience in budgeting, forecasting, and pro forma preparation and analysis is required.
Must have strong problem-solving skills and possess a solutions-based approach to identified areas of opportunity.
Able to work independently.
Must be able to meet deadlines, communicate the status of matters with stakeholders, and multitask.
Working knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley.
Demonstrated Leadership Ability.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers