Job ID: 1790002
Reference Code: -CONTROLLER- Contact AnnaMaria Rimicci
Job Summary
A real estate and property management organization in the West Los Angeles area is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and team management for a diverse portfolio of residential properties and development projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong property accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience using Yardi.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and lead an accounting team of 6, providing guidance, training, workflow oversight, and performance support.
- Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for residential properties and development projects.
- Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
- Ensure accurate property accounting, general ledger activity, cash management, and reporting
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $140,000 to $200,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Location: West Los Angeles, CA.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Oversee accounting and financial reporting for a real estate portfolio, including residential properties and development projects.
- Lead and manage a team of accounting professionals.
- Review financial statements, reconciliations, general ledger activity, and accounting close processes.
- Support process improvements, reporting accuracy, and internal accounting controls.
- 6 to 10 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within real estate, property management, or development.
- Strong property accounting experience is required.
- Hands-on experience with Yardi.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with complex financial data.
- Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
- Strong understanding of corporate accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA designation preferred.
- Experience supporting both residential property accounting and development project accounting.
- Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience within a real estate or property management environment.