Job Description

You Next Leadership Opportunity Starts Here – Controller at Van Buskirk Companies

We’re looking for a highly skilled Controller to lead our accounting function and strengthen the financial foundation of our real estate, property management, and construction company. Reporting directly to the COO and working closely with ownership and department leaders, this is a unique opportunity to guide our accounting team, shape financial strategy, provide insights that drive decisions, and ensure operational excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role where your expertise and leadership will make an immediate impact on a dynamic, family-owned organization that values integrity, collaboration, and results.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and support the accounting team while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Manage daily cash flow, banking relationships, and credit card programs.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Lead the annual budget cycle, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning; report significant variances to leadership and ownership.
• Provide financial modeling and analysis for capital investments, new projects, pricing decisions, contracts, refinancing, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor debt levels and loan compliance; partner with lenders and manage refinancing efforts.
• Oversee ownership reporting, equity tracking, distributions, and owner compensation.
• Coordinate all external audits (financial, tax, insurance, sales tax) and provide required documentation.
• Ensure timely completion of tax filings, corporate reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and optimize financial systems (QuickBooks, Prophix, Procore, Buildertrend, Sage).
• Conduct special projects such as overhead analysis, billing rate analysis, cost segregation, profitability, and valuation tracking.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA strongly preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with 3+ years in a Controller or senior leadership role.
• Industry experience in real estate, property management, or construction preferred.
• Expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Prophix; advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with construction/project management software (Procore, Buildertrend, Sage) a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a growing, multi-entity organization with diverse operations.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Builds Relationships: Creates trust, respect, and team morale; values collective success.
• Decisive & Solves Problems: Uses data, judgment, and experience to make timely, sound decisions.
• Effectively Communicates: Shares relevant information clearly and persuasively across all levels.
• Emotionally Intelligent: Demonstrates self-awareness, listens actively, and builds meaningful connections.
• Executes Strategy: Anticipates challenges, develops actionable plans, and delivers results aligned with company goals.
• Managerial Courage: Addresses conflict constructively, provides candid feedback, and makes difficult decisions when needed.
• Motivates & Empowers: Inspires commitment, encourages ownership, and fosters an environment where people thrive.
• Organizationally Agile: Navigates internal operations and culture effectively to get things done.

Who We Are:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistant Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Safe Harbor Company Match
• Short-Term Disability and Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans.
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance plans
• Time Off and Leave programs include PTO, Holidays, Bereavement, and more
• A supportive, values-driven culture where your leadership makes a lasting impact.

Who We Are:

At Van Buskirk Companies, we are more than a real estate, property management, and construction company — we are a family-owned team driven by our vision, values, and strong local roots. Proudly based in Sioux Falls for more than 50 years, we are dedicated to our vision:

“To create an extraordinary real estate experience that builds dreams and develops community.”

With decades of experience, we bring this vision to life by creating spaces and experiences that enrich lives, strengthen neighborhoods, and build lasting legacies.

Our Core Values:

• Integrity: We take pride in doing the right thing and build trust with each interaction.
• Teamwork: We value one another and our customers as partners and commit to shared success through positive communication, collaboration, and action.
• Innovation: We think creatively to develop unique solutions to complex challenges.
• Excellence: We continuously learn and grow our capabilities to bring our best work, every day!
• Community: We are united to make a positive impact and build strong relationships where we work and live.

Our Purpose: To provide businesses and families with a place to live, grow, work, and succeed!