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Position:Financial Controller (Houston, TX.)

About Beyond International

Beyond International is a forward-thinking international investment and real estate firm specializing in commercial real estate, property management, and strategic investments. With over $500M in assets under management (AUM), we are dedicated to operational excellence, financial precision, and the integration of next-generation technology to drive portfolio growth.

Employment Type

Regular Full-time Exempt.

Location: Houston, TX (In-office position)

Position Summary

Beyond International is seeking a hands-on, tech-forward Controller to work fully onsite at our Houston, Texas office. This leader will guide our accounting department into the AI era while overseeing all financial, accounting, budgeting, and reporting activities for our commercial real estate, property management, and investment portfolios. This role requires a unique blend of deep real estate accounting expertise, a proven ability to learn new technologies rapidly, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves for day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hands-On Financial & Operations Leadership

• Budgeting & Planning: Lead the development, execution, and monitoring of annual corporate and property-level budgets.
• Financial Forecasting: Design strategic financial plans, variance analysis workflows, and cash flow projections to support operational growth.
• Core Accounting: Execute and oversee day-to-day accounting, billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and payroll functions.
• Financial Reporting: Manage financial reporting for commercial properties, joint ventures, and investment funds.
• Compliance & Audits: Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting, tax filings, and annual audits.
• Statement Performance: Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for stakeholders.
• Capital Oversight: Monitor cash flow, optimize working capital, and manage property-level budgets directly.

AI & Technology Transformation

• Lead the accounting department's transition into the AI age.
• Actively research, test, and implement AI-driven accounting software and automation tools.
• Streamline property management accounting workflows using modern tech stacks.
• Eliminate manual data entry through intelligent automation and robotic process automation (RPA).
• Train and upskill the accounting team to leverage AI tools effectively.

Strategic Investment Support

• Provide financial analysis, underwriting support, and due diligence for new investments.
• Track portfolio performance metrics, internal rates of return (IRR), and equity multiples.
• Partner with executive leadership to guide long-term financial forecasting.

Performance Bonus & Incentives

• Eligible for an annual performance bonus based on the achievement of specific financial and operational milestones.
• Key performance bonus metrics include meeting portfolio budget and delinquency goals, managing net operating income (NOI) targets, and driving efficiency gains via successful AI tool implementation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong background in commercial real estate, property management, and investment accounting.
• Work Arrangement: Ability to work fully onsite at our Houston, Texas office.
• Demonstrated Learning Agility: Proven track record of rapidly learning, adapting to, and mastering new technologies and workflows.
• Hands-On Work Ethic: Willingness to directly execute accounting tasks while simultaneously managing high-level department strategy.
• Tech-Forward Mindset: Experience or high interest in adopting, implementing, or championing AI tools and automation software.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in real estate management software, with Yardi experience highly preferred.

NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Pay Range

• Base pay: $135k - $165k annually.
• Bonus: Eligible for annual performance-based bonus

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within an inclusive team environment.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life coverage for employee and premium allowance/subsidy for employee's eligible dependents
• PTO (vacation and sick)
• 401(k) with Enhanced Employer Safe Harbor match
• 10 paid holidays a year.
• Professional membership reimbursement
• Cell phone/technology reimbursement

Note: Benefits can and may change any time at the management's discretion and in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship on a full-time basis and able to commute to Houston, TX.

NOTE:The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Beyond International is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. Beyond International is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. Beyond International is an at-will employer.