Controller

Century Group; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group in Walnut Creek, CA, is seeking a Controller to lead multi-entity accounting operations in a direct-hire role. The position offers a high-impact financial leadership opportunity with competitive compensation.

Responsibilities include managing month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and investor reporting, while collaborating with auditors and tax advisors. CPA or Master’s in accounting preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading accounting operations in a multi-entity organization.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and complex ownership structures.
• Experience overseeing corporate and property accounting functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.
• Master’s degree in accounting/finance or CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and ensure timely financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Manage month end, quarter end, and year end close processes with reconciliations.
• Partner with external accounting, tax, and audit providers to meet reporting requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash management, investor reporting, and strategic financial planning.
• Lead process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support transactions and special projects.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication & presentation

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical

Education

Master’s degree in accounting/finance or CPA

Tools

Enterprise accounting systems

Expense management platforms

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Controller

Walnut Creek , CA Direct Hire Accounting Management $180K to $225K 08/12/2026

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 base salary of $180,000 to $225,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting across multiple business entities.
• Manage month end, quarter end, and year end close processes, including review of financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Partner with external accounting, tax, and audit providers to meet reporting requirements and improve operational efficiency.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash management, investor reporting, and strategic financial planning initiatives.
• Lead process improvement efforts, strengthen internal controls, and support transactions, ownership reporting, and other special projects.

Requirements:

• Previous experience leading accounting operations within a multi entity organization.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, partnership accounting, and complex ownership structures.
• Prior experience overseeing both corporate accounting and property accounting functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and make sound financial decisions independently.
• A Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or CPA designation.

Qualifications:

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle complex financial initiatives.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, including experience working with executive leadership.
• Proven ability to identify process improvements and implement more efficient accounting procedures.
• Previous experience with enterprise accounting systems, expense management platforms, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and problem solving skills with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.