CGP - Controller

Century Group; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group in Los Angeles County, CA is seeking a Controller to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. You will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and the close process to ensure accurate results.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance with 7+ years of progressive experience and strong leadership. Proficiency in Excel and property management software is essential for managing reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Leadership experience supervising accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of property accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and close processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with accounting and property management software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and month end, quarter end, and year end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial results.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, general ledger accounting, and other core accounting functions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning efforts to support business performance and strategic decision making.
• Coordinate audits, tax reporting support, lender reporting, ownership reporting, and other external financial requirements.
• Develop and mentor accounting staff while driving process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and supporting business growth initiatives.

Skills

Property accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Close processes

Leadership

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Property management software

Job description

Controller

Los Angeles County , CA Contract To Hire Accounting Management $81/HR to $91/HR 10/03/2026

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Controller to jointheir team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting pay rate of $80.00 to $90.00 per hour.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and month end, quarter end, and year end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial results.

Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, general ledger accounting, and other core accounting functions.

Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning efforts to support business performance and strategic decision making.

Coordinate audits, tax reporting support, lender reporting, ownership reporting, and other external financial requirements.

Develop and mentor accounting staff while driving process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and supporting business growth initiatives.

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

7+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility.

Previous leadership experience supervising, coaching, and developing accounting teams.

Strong knowledge of property accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and close processes.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with accounting and property management software platforms.

Qualifications:

Commercial real estate, retail real estate, property management, or related industry experience.

Previous experience with tenant expense recoveries, property budgeting, forecasting, and property-level financial analysis.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify trends, resolve issues, and improve financial performance.

Prior experience leveraging technology, automation, AI tools, or process enhancements to improve accounting workflows and reporting efficiency.

Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.