We are looking for an accomplished Controller to oversee property accounting operations for a retail real estate portfolio in Calabasas, California. This position leads a multi-functional accounting team and ensures dependable financial reporting, operational discipline, and strong cross-functional partnership. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to improve processes while supporting sound business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles, ensuring financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage property accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and general ledger functions to maintain reliable financial operations.<br>• Review common area maintenance and tenant recovery reconciliations, resolve billing issues, and oversee adjustments related to tenant charges.<br>• Guide the annual budgeting process for properties, while contributing to forecasts, variance reviews, and financial analysis that supports planning and performance decisions.<br>• Establish, refine, and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting procedures to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability.<br>• Maintain insurance documentation for managed properties, coordinate renewal data for blanket policies, and support workers’ compensation audit requirements.<br>• Oversee insurance claim activity by working with brokers, property teams, and other stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution.<br>• Lead and develop the accounting team by setting expectations, coaching performance, encouraging accountability, and fostering a collaborative environment.<br>• Support the financial and accounting components of property acquisitions, dispositions, and management changes, including related reporting and coordination.<br>• Partner with property management, senior leadership, auditors, tax professionals, lenders, and ownership groups to address accounting matters and deliver required financial information.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations for a private hospitality co and its affiliated homeowner's association in Montecito, California. This position plays a central role in producing reliable financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. The ideal candidate brings hospitality or club accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to lead day-to-day financial activities with accuracy and consistency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounting operations for both the private club and the homeowner's association, ensuring accurate records and clear financial separation between entities.</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial packages, including trial balances, income statements, balance sheets, and fund activity reports for leadership review.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts, subledgers, receivables, payables, and fixed asset schedules to support timely and accurate month-end close processes.</p><p>• Oversee member billing, account statements, and collection follow-up in alignment with established club policies and service standards.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, payroll regulations, internal control practices, and California homeowners' association reserve funding requirements.</p><p>• Partner with the Director of Finance, General Manager, and department leaders to analyze budget-to-actual performance, investigate variances, and recommend corrective action.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation and serve as the primary contact for external auditors and accounting partners during annual financial reviews for both entities.</p><p>• Administer and review bi-monthly payroll processing, helping ensure accurate pay practices and compliance with federal and state labor requirements.</p><p>• Supervise, coach, and evaluate accounting staff while promoting consistent procedures, accountability, and strong service support across departments.</p><p>• Monitor inventories and insurance-related financial records for club assets, helping preserve documentation accuracy and operational control.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and strengthen accounting oversight for a growing wholesale apparel distribution business in Commerce, California. This role will guide core accounting activities, deliver timely financial reporting, and support leadership with meaningful analysis that informs planning and performance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain compliance while improving visibility into financial results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the day-to-day accounting function across payables, receivables, payroll, and the general ledger to ensure accurate and timely processing.<br>• Direct month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of supporting documentation.<br>• Produce financial statements, management reports, budgets, and forecasts that provide clear insight into business performance.<br>• Monitor adherence to accounting standards, lender requirements, tax obligations, and internal financial controls.<br>• Partner with executive leadership to interpret financial results, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals to facilitate annual audits, statutory reporting, and tax filings.<br>• Oversee cash management activities, including bank reconciliations and support for factoring-related reporting and analysis.<br>• Use accounting and reporting tools to improve accuracy, streamline reporting processes, and enhance financial analysis capabilities.
<p>We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Controller to lead the financial operations of a growing advertising agency in Santa Monica, California. This position will work closely with executive leadership to strengthen financial visibility, support business planning, and maintain accurate, timely reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, project-based financial management experience, and the ability to balance day-to-day execution with long-term financial guidance.</p><p><br></p><p>Please submit your resume to Eric Herndon for confidential consideration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct core accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, the general ledger, and the monthly close process.</p><p>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that are accurate, timely, and aligned with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Oversee project-based financial activity by tracking budgets, evaluating margins, monitoring billable utilization, and applying appropriate revenue recognition practices.</p><p>• Examine client agreements to confirm billing terms, financial commitments, and contractual requirements are properly managed.</p><p>• Lead the annual budget process, recurring forecasts, cash planning, and financial modeling to support leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Track outstanding receivables, support collection efforts, and help maintain healthy cash flow across the business.</p><p>• Build and refine client budgets, pricing approaches, indirect rate structures, and profitability measurements.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with tax obligations, audit expectations, and financial terms outlined in client contracts.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, strengthen internal controls, and improve the efficiency of financial processes.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead finance and accounting activities for a high-volume retail and distribution operation based in Torrance, California. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting business performance across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on leadership style, sound operational accounting expertise, and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly and annual close cycle for multiple operating entities, ensuring deadlines are met and reporting is accurate and complete.<br>• Review financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation to confirm the integrity of reported results.<br>• Manage general ledger activity, including accruals, fixed assets, amortization, lease-related entries, intercompany transactions, and allocation methodologies.<br>• Partner with operational leaders across supply chain, warehouse, human resources, compliance, and loss prevention to align financial processes with business needs.<br>• Oversee accounting treatment for operating costs and shared expenses while maintaining consistency with internal policies and reporting standards.<br>• Strengthen internal controls by monitoring key accounting processes, reconciling bank and intercompany accounts, and promoting disciplined financial practices.<br>• Support external audit, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements by coordinating with auditors, advisors, and internal stakeholders.<br>• Guide improvements to financial and operational systems, including integration efforts and enhancements to reporting workflows.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop the local accounting team by setting clear expectations, improving process ownership, and building bench strength.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of a construction-focused business in Gardena, California. This role is responsible for overseeing core financial reporting, strengthening operational controls, and providing insight that supports project performance and company growth. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep knowledge of construction accounting, and the ability to guide the full back-office finance function with accuracy and accountability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day accounting function, ensuring financial activities are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with business objectives.<br>• Oversee construction-specific accounting processes, including job cost tracking, work-in-progress reporting, and recognition of project-related revenue.<br>• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements, providing clear analysis of performance, trends, and areas requiring attention.<br>• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities to support planning, cash management, and strategic decision-making across construction projects.<br>• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and review of bank reconciliations.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation and support external reporting requirements while maintaining strong internal financial controls.<br>• Supervise tax-related financial activities, including the preparation and review of corporate tax return information.<br>• Administer insurance compliance and maintain effective relationships with banking partners and other external financial stakeholders.<br>• Identify financial risks, respond to operational business needs, and recommend opportunities to improve profitability and project results.