Development Controller
The Cape Group • Charlotte, NC • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Development Controller – Commercial Real Estate Development
Cape Asset Management is hiring a Development Controller to support our expanding commercial real estate development platform.
This role is ideal for an experienced accounting and finance professional with a background in commercial real estate development, construction accounting, or shopping center development. The Development Controller will oversee project financials, construction draws, budgeting, forecasting, lender reporting, and development accounting operations across multiple projects.
What You’ll Do
- Manage development accounting and project financial reporting
- Track construction budgets, job costs, and cash flow
- Oversee lender draw submissions and funding coordination
- Build financial models and project forecasts
- Partner with leadership on acquisitions and development strategy
- Improve accounting processes and internal controls
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of development or real estate accounting experience
- Commercial real estate or construction accounting background
- Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
- Experience with Yardi preferred
- Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented professional
Why Cape Asset Management?
- Growing commercial real estate development company
- High-impact leadership exposure
- Entrepreneurial and collaborative culture
- Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding platform
To apply, please submit your resume and relevant project experience.