Controller - Finance Operations Director

New Orleans Restoration Properties (NORP) is committed to transforming lives through real estate development. Based in New Orleans, LA, we revitalize neighborhoods by developing and restoring multifamily housing, commercial, and hospitality properties. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Controller – Finance Operations Director to join our leadership team.

This full-time accounting role offers a competitive salary, paid time off, and professional development opportunities , as well as the opportunity to contribute to mission-driven work that directly impacts affordable housing and community development.

This is a full-time Controller - Finance Operations Director role located in New Orleans, LA. The position follows a standard Monday through Friday schedule , with flexibility required to meet reporting deadlines and organizational priorities.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY AS OUR CONTROLLER - FINANCE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

In this accounting position, you will oversee the financial strategy and operations of New Orleans Restoration Properties. You will lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while ensuring accurate and compliant financial statements at the local, state, and federal levels. You will manage cash flow, oversee banking relationships, and implement cost controls to maximize profitability. Each day, you will strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and improve operational systems and technologies that support financial management.

You will provide leadership to a high-performing finance and accounting team, guiding their professional development and ensuring excellence across all functions. Depending on the project, you may analyze multifamily developments financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, evaluate potential investments, prepare Preliminary Investment Reviews, and participate in the Quality Control Review Committee. If you have expertise in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and Historic Tax Credits, you will also ensure compliance and maximize these opportunities.

Here's what we need from you as a Controller - Finance Operations Director :

• 8+ years of finance experience
• 5+ years of experience in a senior financial leadership role
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in financial software and systems, including advanced skills in Excel and finance modeling tools
• Ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions
Preferred :
• MBA or CPA
• Experience in real estate development, construction, or a related industry
• Knowledge of financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements, with specific expertise in LIHTC and HTC

WHY CHOOSE US?

At New Orleans Restoration Properties (NORP), we transform communities through real estate development. Our mission is to revitalize neighborhoods by developing and restoring multifamily housing, commercial spaces, and hospitality properties that encourage community connection and support economic growth. We are dedicated to creating opportunities for the disenfranchised, caring for the vulnerable, and enhancing the quality of life for residents through innovative and sustainable practices. By building strong partnerships and using advanced technology, we pursue excellence in every project. Guided by our core values of integrity, community, and meaningful impact, we are committed to improving life for all who call our developments home.

Take the first step by completing our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application and join New Orleans Restoration Properties!

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