Job Summary

A residential property management organization in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations for a growing residential property portfolio and development-related activity. This direct hire Controller role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader with deep residential property accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Yardi proficiency.

The Controller will manage a team of approximately six accounting professionals while overseeing financial reporting, close processes, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and strategic financial analysis. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys building efficient accounting processes, partnering with operations and executive leadership, and supporting sound financial decision-making across a real estate portfolio.

This role offers the opportunity to join a stable, professional environment with direct visibility to leadership, collaborative cross-functional partnerships, and the ability to influence accounting operations, reporting standards, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of approximately six accounting professionals supporting residential property accounting operations.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including general ledger integrity, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses.
- Direct month-end and year-end close processes while ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial statements.
- Manage annual budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial performance analysis for residential properties and development projects.
- Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls, accounting procedures, reporting processes, and system efficiencies.
- Coordinate annual audits and collaborate with external auditors, tax professionals, property management, operations, and executive leadership.

Compensation and Benefits

- Direct hire opportunity.
- Salary range: $140,000 to $200,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Health insurance benefits are not offered.

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