Controller

Century Group; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a client seeking a seasoned Controller to join their finance team. The role focuses on overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and month, quarter, and year-end closes to deliver accurate results.

You will manage AP/AR, GL, budgeting and forecasting, and coordinate audits and external reporting. Strong leadership and expertise in property accounting are essential to drive improvements and support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Leadership experience supervising accounting teams.
• Advanced Excel and property accounting software experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and close processes.
• Manage AP/AR, collections, and GL.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate audits and tax reporting support.
• Mentor staff and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel proficiency

Property accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Property management software

ERP systems

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Controller to join their 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.

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