<p>Reach out to <strong><u>Michelle Espejo</u></strong><u> via email or LinkedIn</u> for additional information or questions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assistant Property Controller | Real Estate Private Equity Firm | Berkeley| Hybrid; 2-3 Days Onsite</strong></p><p> </p><p>Our client is a fast-growing private equity real estate firm with a successful portfolio. They’re continuing to scale through new investments, partnerships, and successful fundraising.</p><p> </p><p>This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, high-growth team where you’ll gain hands-on exposure to both property and fund operations, work across teams, and play a direct role in the firm’s continued</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee property accounting and lease administration</li><li>Manage payments, compliance, and AP processes (including exception handling)</li><li>Act as a liaison between accounting, asset management, and third-party partners</li><li>Review and approve leases, COIs, and tenant-related billing</li><li>Track property payments, leasing activity, and financial documentation</li><li>Support monthly close, CAM reconciliations, and construction/escrow tracking</li><li>Maintain accurate records across systems and ensure policy adherence</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee the Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay functions within a dynamic, multi-brand organization. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a critical shared services function, drive operational efficiency, and make impactful contributions in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing and payment workflows, across multiple entities.</p><p>• Lead and mentor both onshore and offshore AP teams to ensure high performance and attention to detail in their development.</p><p>• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements, automation, and scalable solutions.</p><p>• Collaborate with departments such as operations, procurement, treasury, and senior leadership to align organizational goals.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while preparing for audits.</p><p>• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, reporting, and analytics.</p><p>• Ensure readiness for financial audits and maintain accurate records for compliance purposes.</p><p>• Contribute to the development of reporting tools and dashboards to enhance decision-making.</p><p>• Participate in cross-functional initiatives aimed at enhancing financial systems and processes.</p><p>• Drive the transformation and optimization of shared services functions to support organizational growth.</p>
<p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a prestigious, globally backed winery estate to hire an Assistant Controller who will play a critical role in leading onsite accounting operations. This position offers direct exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to contribute during an exciting phase of growth and operational refinement. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving accurate financial reporting, supporting multi-entity operations, and enhancing processes across both estate and distribution activities. The ideal candidate brings a balance of technical strength, operational awareness, and a proactive approach to improving how things get done.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead day-to-day accounting operations with full ownership of the general ledger across multiple entities</li><li>Manage and execute the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting, including COGS analysis, landed cost, and cost tracking</li><li>Handle intercompany transactions and support consolidation efforts in partnership with leadership</li><li>Prepare reconciliations, analyze variances, and deliver insights into financial performance</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to support operations and inform business decisions</li><li>Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to support scalability</li><li>Develop reporting tools and assist with budgeting and forecasting efforts</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop a small accounting team</li></ul>