Controller

Rare opportunity for a CPA Controller with Yardi and real estate experience to join a financially stable South Bay real estate owner/operator offering direct ownership interaction, broad financial leadership responsibilities, the ability to make a visible impact across the organization, and long-term career stability.

The Controller serves as the senior financial leader for the operating portfolio and oversees accounting, financial reporting, treasury management, payroll administration, tax compliance coordination, insurance programs, corporate governance, and selected family office activities. This position combines hands-on accounting leadership with executive-level financial responsibilities, making it ideal for a CPA who enjoys both managing details and contributing to higher-level business strategy. The Controller partners closely with ownership while supervising a small accounting team and maintaining responsibility for accurate reporting, cash management, compliance, internal controls, and financial stewardship across a diverse real estate organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Leadership

• Lead accounting operations across multiple entities and operating businesses
• Oversee monthly close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and ownership reporting
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with accounting policies
• Analyze operating performance and financial results
• Manage intercompany transactions, allocations, and funding activities
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies

Real Estate Accounting

• Oversee accounting and reporting for 14 manufactured housing communities
• Monitor property-level performance and financial results
• Manage accounting for rental revenue, capital improvements, property taxes, insurance, and utility operations
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, and occasional 1031 exchange transactions
• Maintain partnership ownership records and capital accounts

Treasury & Cash Management

• Serve as the organization's primary treasury leader
• Manage over 80 bank accounts and banking relationships
• Oversee cash positioning, liquidity management, partner distributions, ACH activity, and wire transfers
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and funding analyses
• Coordinate intercompany transfers and capital funding requirements

Tax & Compliance Coordination

Partner with external CPA firms and advisors regarding:

• 50+ partnership and LLC tax returns
• Corporate tax filings
• Trust and fiduciary returns
• Individual tax engagements
• Approximately 250 annual K-1 filings

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Mentor and develop accounting staff
• Act as a key financial advisor to ownership
• Coordinate with bankers, attorneys, insurance providers, auditors, and outside advisors
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects
• Improve processes, controls, and reporting capabilities

Required

• Active CPA designation
• Real estate accounting experience
• Yardi experience
• Strong working knowledge of partnerships, LLCs, and multi-entity structures
• Experience leading accounting operations and financial reporting
• Treasury and cash management experience