<p><strong>Assistant Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Los Angeles, CA</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time, Direct Hire</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Real Estate</p><p><br></p><p>A well-established real estate organization is seeking an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> due to growth to support and help lead its accounting operations. This position will play a key role in overseeing property accounting activities, supporting the close process, supervising staff, and assisting with financial reporting, audit coordination, and process improvement initiatives.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader with a background in real estate or property accounting who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.</p><p><strong><em>Key Responsibilities</em></strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and support members of the accounting team, including accounting managers and senior accountants responsible for the close process across a large multifamily property portfolio</li><li>Assist in overseeing property accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting</li><li>Prepare and review quarterly consolidated financial statements</li><li>Support the annual audit and tax process by coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors, preparing and reviewing workpapers, submitting documentation, and managing timelines across teams</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including review of journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Partner with senior accounting leadership on special projects, workflow delegation, and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Interact with and oversee select tasks performed by the accounts payable team</li><li>Provide staff training, mentorship, and workload management</li><li>Monitor industry trends and best practices in property accounting to support continuous improvement</li><li>Handle ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed</li><li>Perform additional related duties as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a multi-entity business in Irvine, California. This position serves as a key financial resource to ownership, managing core accounting activities while helping maintain accurate records and dependable reporting. The role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who is comfortable working independently and collaborating with external partners when needed.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process and prepare timely, accurate financial records for review.<br>• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and complete bookkeeping activities across the full accounting cycle.<br>• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded correctly for multiple related entities.<br>• Process biweekly payroll accurately and in compliance with internal requirements and applicable regulations.<br>• Support accounting work connected to land acquisition and entitlement activities, including tracking project-related financial information.<br>• Work directly with ownership to provide financial insight, answer questions, and support business decision-making.<br>• Coordinate with outside stakeholders such as accountants, auditors, or other financial partners as needed.<br>• Assist with financial reporting and help organize documentation required for audits or compliance reviews.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to help lead accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial management for a leading non-profit organization. This role partners closely with leadership to strengthen reporting, budgeting, compliance, and audit readiness while guiding day-to-day accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting expertise, a solid command of grant reporting, and the ability to improve processes without sacrificing control or accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities and help ensure the department operates efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with established financial practices.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and support accounting team members by setting expectations, reviewing work quality, and encouraging focused development.</p><p>• Coordinate the month-end close process, ensuring financial results are recorded completely and reported on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee the general ledger by maintaining proper account organization, reviewing adjustments, and confirming the integrity of financial records.</p><p>• Approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules, with particular attention to balance sheet accounts, banking activity, fixed assets, inventory, accruals, and restricted funds.</p><p>• Contribute to annual budget preparation and consolidation, while assisting departments with budget tracking, variance review, and financial forecasting.</p><p>• Monitor grant-related financial activity, prepare required reports, and help ensure compliance with funding terms, cost allocation guidance, and reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Support annual audit and tax preparation by organizing schedules, assisting with financial statement support, and responding to auditor requests.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, refine accounting procedures, and assist with financial system enhancements or automation efforts.</p><p>• Provide coverage for essential accounting functions and contribute to ad hoc financial analyses, special projects, and leadership reporting requests.</p>
<p>We are looking for a junior staff accountant to join a real estate property and facilities management organization in Commerce, California. This Contract position focuses on supporting accurate invoicing, payment posting, account review, and collections while helping maintain strong client relationships. The ideal candidate brings solid accounting knowledge, a thorough approach, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the full customer billing cycle, ensuring invoices are issued accurately and on schedule based on client agreements and internal timelines.</p><p>• Maintain organized and current receivables records, including account documentation, billing details, and payment activity.</p><p>• Apply incoming payments, process cash transactions, and support deposit preparation in accordance with established accounting procedures.</p><p>• Review customer balances to identify short payments, overdue items, disputes, and other account variances, then take appropriate follow-up action.</p><p>• Respond to client questions regarding invoices, payment status, and account activity while providing attentive and consistent communication.</p><p>• Carry out collection efforts on past-due accounts, recommend necessary account adjustments, and support resolution of outstanding balances.</p><p>• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities by preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules related to accounts receivable.</p><p>• Analyze receivables trends and client account activity to produce regular reporting and metrics for management review.</p>