Montera

Montera

Director, Controllership & Accounting

United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 days ago
Financial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingTaxERPLeadershipCollaborationGAAPFinancial ReportingVariance AnalysisUnderwriting

About the role

  • This is a hands-on builder role, not an oversight role.
  • As Montera scales, this role is expected to evolve.
  • This is a unique opportunity to step into a top-tier accounting leadership trajectory inside a rapidly growing, well-capitalized digital infrastructure platform.

Responsibilities

  • Build and run the accounting function as a hands-on operator, personally executing the close, reconciliations, and reporting in the early months while simultaneously designing the scalable processes, policies, and systems that will support the function as it grows.
  • Design and stand up the chart of accounts, reporting hierarchy, and accounting framework for a REIT-structured, capital-intensive data center platform.
  • Own REIT accounting, asset/income testing, and compliance from day one, including quarterly REIT-asset and 95%/75% income tests, distribution requirements, taxable REIT subsidiary (TRS) structuring and reporting, and ongoing maintenance of REIT status in partnership with external advisors.
  • Lead all tax processes, including federal, state, and local income tax compliance, REIT tax reporting, sales/use and property tax across development markets, and entity-level tax structuring as the platform expands.
  • Design and implement accounting policies and technical frameworks, including capitalization policies, project accounting standards (CIP), lease accounting (ASC 842), and revenue recognition aligned with data center development and operating models.
  • Lead all project/development accounting, including tracking and reporting of capital expenditures (land, design, construction, owner's costs), ensuring accurate capitalization and alignment with project budgets and milestones.
  • Build and maintain a best-in-class internal control environment, including procure-to-pay workflows, vendor onboarding, approval matrices, and financial governance processes to support institutional capital requirements.
  • Implement ERP and financial systems strategy, including selection, implementation, and optimization of accounting systems driving automation and scalability across finance operations.
  • Develop the KPI and management reporting framework that translates project execution, cost tracking, and operating performance into actionable insights for the CFO, executive team, board, and investors.
  • Partner closely with the CFO and Capital Markets to support: Lender and investor reporting Covenant compliance and reporting Cash flow visibility and liquidity planning Alignment between underwriting models and actual results Support capital formation and transaction execution, including diligence, financial reporting, and coordination across lenders, investors, legal, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Active CPA license required.
  • Track record of cross-functional leadership, partnering effectively with development, construction, legal, capital markets, and executive teams.

Nice to have

  • Ensure ongoing regulatory and standards compliance, monitoring and adapting to changes in U.S. GAAP, REIT tax law, and reporting requirements across operating jurisdictions.
  • Present financial reports and analytics to executive leadership, the board, lenders, and investors-connecting project execution and cost tracking to financial performance and capital deployment decisions.
  • What You Bring Active CPA license required.
  • 5+ years of direct data center industry experience (hyperscale, colocation, or digital infrastructure), with exposure to development, construction, or operating environments.
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including time in Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or senior accounting leadership roles in capital-intensive industries.
  • Comfortable operating as a hands-on individual contributor and as a future team leader.
  • Demonstrated REIT experience required, including REIT-asset and income testing, distribution requirements, TRS structuring, and ongoing REIT compliance.
  • Hyperscale, colocation, tower, or other infrastructure REIT experience strongly preferred.

Compensation

  • That is why we offer a competitive and thoughtful total compensation package designed to recognize the value each team member brings.
  • Our compensation ranges are informed by market data and aligned to job level and role.
  • When making hiring and compensation decisions, we consider a variety of factors, including skills, experience, education, training, competencies, and overall business needs.
  • The reasonable compensation range for this role is $180,000 - $225,000.
  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including development of a disciplined close calendar, reconciliations, and variance analysis, ensuring timely, audit-ready financials.

Benefits

  • We pay 90% of health premiums for employees and their dependents.
  • Up to 8 weeks of paid time off per year, which includes holidays, PTO, and sick time.
  • Up to 8 weeks of paid time off after 6 months of employment.
  • At Montera, you'll have the autonomy to do great work and the benefits to thrive personally and professionally.
  • Remote work stipend to help you stay connected.

Company info

  • We align every solution to our clients' goals.
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