Director of Finance & Corporate Controller
Front Street Capital, Winston Salem, NC, United States
Role Description
Front Street Capital is seeking a
Director of Finance & Corporate Controller
to lead and scale the firm’s financial operations, reporting, and infrastructure. This is a new position within the company as it transitions from an outsourced accounting model over the next year. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting while establishing scalable processes, controls, and systems to support continued growth. The Director will own the integrity, transparency, and scalability of the firm’s financial systems while serving as a trusted partner working closely with executive leadership and external advisors and serves as a key steward of financial discipline across the organization. The ideal candidate is a CPA with a strong technical foundation and a builder’s mindset—capable of operating at both a strategic and hands-on level within a high-performing, entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities
Own all accounting and treasury operations across the firm’s entities, including funds, partnerships, and property-level structures Lead quarterly and annual close processes and preparation of financial statements with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and consistency Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment and industry-best accounting policies Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and tax advisors Ensure readiness for institutional capital, audits, and increased regulatory complexity Oversee development of institutional-quality financial reporting at both fund and asset levels Standardize reporting across the portfolio to improve consistency and transparency Partner closely with CFO and investor relations to support capital reporting, tax, and related investor communications Deliver clear, decision-useful financial insights to executive leadership Platform & Systems Development
Lead the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of accounting and reporting systems/platforms Design scalable processes that support growth and reduce operational risk Develop documentation, controls, and playbooks to institutionalize best practices Develop and manage an internal team responsible for executing on these systems daily Eliminate manual workflows and improve data integrity across systems Strategic Finance & Business Partnership
Provide financial oversight and validation in support of underwriting and investment decisions Develop portfolio-level insights, including cash flow forecasting and performance analysis Support leadership with scenario planning and capital visibility Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that improve operational and financial performance Qualifications
Required CPA, CMA, CGMA, or similar professional certification required Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including: Real estate, private equity, or fund accounting experience strongly preferred Business services accounting and/or public accounting experience preferred Experience managing complex, multi-entity structures (funds, partnerships, SPVs) Proven ability to lead accounting functions and improve systems/processes Experience building and/or managing a team of direct reports preferred Technical & Functional Expertise
Functional knowledge of income tax basis and GAAP financials and real estate accounting practices Comfortable flagging any tax implication in financial statements Experience with fund accounting, capital allocations, and investor reporting Strong systems orientation; experience implementing or optimizing accounting platforms Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with reporting tools is a plus Leadership Profile
High ownership mentality with strong attention to detail Builder mindset with a focus on scalability and continuous improvement Ability to operate effectively in a lean, entrepreneurial environment Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into insights Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented Reporting Structure
Reports to:
Chief Financial Officer Serves as a key financial voice to the leadership team Why This Role Matters
This role is central to the firm’s continued growth and institutionalization. The Director will build and lead the financial infrastructure required to support increased scale, complexity, and investor expectations—while preserving the firm’s entrepreneurial culture.
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Front Street Capital is seeking a
Director of Finance & Corporate Controller
to lead and scale the firm’s financial operations, reporting, and infrastructure. This is a new position within the company as it transitions from an outsourced accounting model over the next year. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting while establishing scalable processes, controls, and systems to support continued growth. The Director will own the integrity, transparency, and scalability of the firm’s financial systems while serving as a trusted partner working closely with executive leadership and external advisors and serves as a key steward of financial discipline across the organization. The ideal candidate is a CPA with a strong technical foundation and a builder’s mindset—capable of operating at both a strategic and hands-on level within a high-performing, entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities
Own all accounting and treasury operations across the firm’s entities, including funds, partnerships, and property-level structures Lead quarterly and annual close processes and preparation of financial statements with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and consistency Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment and industry-best accounting policies Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and tax advisors Ensure readiness for institutional capital, audits, and increased regulatory complexity Oversee development of institutional-quality financial reporting at both fund and asset levels Standardize reporting across the portfolio to improve consistency and transparency Partner closely with CFO and investor relations to support capital reporting, tax, and related investor communications Deliver clear, decision-useful financial insights to executive leadership Platform & Systems Development
Lead the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of accounting and reporting systems/platforms Design scalable processes that support growth and reduce operational risk Develop documentation, controls, and playbooks to institutionalize best practices Develop and manage an internal team responsible for executing on these systems daily Eliminate manual workflows and improve data integrity across systems Strategic Finance & Business Partnership
Provide financial oversight and validation in support of underwriting and investment decisions Develop portfolio-level insights, including cash flow forecasting and performance analysis Support leadership with scenario planning and capital visibility Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that improve operational and financial performance Qualifications
Required CPA, CMA, CGMA, or similar professional certification required Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including: Real estate, private equity, or fund accounting experience strongly preferred Business services accounting and/or public accounting experience preferred Experience managing complex, multi-entity structures (funds, partnerships, SPVs) Proven ability to lead accounting functions and improve systems/processes Experience building and/or managing a team of direct reports preferred Technical & Functional Expertise
Functional knowledge of income tax basis and GAAP financials and real estate accounting practices Comfortable flagging any tax implication in financial statements Experience with fund accounting, capital allocations, and investor reporting Strong systems orientation; experience implementing or optimizing accounting platforms Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with reporting tools is a plus Leadership Profile
High ownership mentality with strong attention to detail Builder mindset with a focus on scalability and continuous improvement Ability to operate effectively in a lean, entrepreneurial environment Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into insights Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented Reporting Structure
Reports to:
Chief Financial Officer Serves as a key financial voice to the leadership team Why This Role Matters
This role is central to the firm’s continued growth and institutionalization. The Director will build and lead the financial infrastructure required to support increased scale, complexity, and investor expectations—while preserving the firm’s entrepreneurial culture.
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