CGP: Temp Controller

Century Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,320 - 117,096; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a client in Los Angeles, CA to hire a Controller on a contract basis. The role focuses on leading accounting operations, closing processes, and accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 8+ years of real estate accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Pay ranges from $75 to $85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with real estate industry exposure.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and property accounting practices.
• Advanced Excel skills for analyzing financial information and preparing reports.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations by overseeing financial reporting close activities and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of reporting requirements.
• Analyze property level financial results and provide explanations for budget and performance variances.
• Support cash flow planning budgeting and forecasting activities to assist business decision making.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to maintain accurate records and improve reporting processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Job description

Controller

Los Angeles County , CA Contract Accounting Management $75/HR to $85/HR 07/28/2026

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Controller to assist their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting pay rate of $75.00 to $85.00 per hour.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead accounting operations by overseeing financial reporting close activities and account reconciliations.

Prepare and review financial statements while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of reporting requirements.

Analyze property level financial results and provide explanations for budget and performance variances.

Support cash flow planning budgeting and forecasting activities to assist business decision making.

Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to maintain accurate records and improve reporting processes.

Requirements:

A Bachelor degree in accounting finance or a related field.

8+ years of progressive accounting experience with real estate industry exposure.

Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting principles financial reporting and property accounting practices.

Use Excel at an advanced level to analyze financial information and prepare detailed reports.

Manage multiple priorities effectively while meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications:

Apply strong analytical skills to evaluate financial performance and identify trends.

Maintain exceptional attention to detail and accuracy across all accounting and reporting activities.

Communicate effectively with leadership team members and external business partners.

Support process improvements that enhance efficiency internal controls and reporting quality.

• Demonstrate leadership initiative and sound judgment when managing complex accounting matters.

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Controller to assist their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting pay rate of $75.00 to $85.00 per hour.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead accounting operations by overseeing financial reporting close activities and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of reporting requirements.
• Analyze property level financial results and provide explanations for budget and performance variances.
• Support cash flow planning budgeting and forecasting activities to assist business decision making.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to maintain accurate records and improve reporting processes.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor degree in accounting finance or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with real estate industry exposure.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting principles financial reporting and property accounting practices.
• Use Excel at an advanced level to analyze financial information and prepare detailed reports.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively while meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Apply strong analytical skills to evaluate financial performance and identify trends.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail and accuracy across all accounting and reporting activities.
• Communicate effectively with leadership team members and external business partners.
• Support process improvements that enhance efficiency internal controls and reporting quality.
• Demonstrate leadership initiative and sound judgment when managing complex accounting matters.