Job Summary

A growing residential real estate organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for a residential property portfolio in Los Angeles, CA. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader with deep residential property management experience, strong technical accounting skills, and advanced Yardi proficiency.

The Controller will play a highly visible leadership role, managing a team of approximately six accounting professionals while partnering closely with property management, operations, and executive leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys improving processes, strengthening controls, guiding teams, and providing meaningful financial insight that supports business growth.

This role offers a collaborative leadership environment, the ability to make a direct impact on accounting operations, and the opportunity to join a respected real estate organization with a strong residential portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of approximately six accounting professionals supporting residential property accounting operations.
- Oversee accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of residential properties and development projects.
- Direct month-end and year-end close processes, including financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow projections, general ledger activity, and reporting accuracy.
- Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls, accounting procedures, reporting processes, and operational efficiencies.
- Coordinate annual audits and work closely with external auditors, tax professionals, property management, operations, and executive leadership.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $140,000 to $200,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Opportunity to join a growing and respected residential real estate organization.
- Collaborative leadership role with significant impact on company operations and growth.

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