<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.