Controller

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

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a client to recruit a Controller who will oversee accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple entities in Walnut Creek, CA.

This role requires leading close processes, collaborating with external accounting, tax and audit teams, and driving improvements in internal controls and reporting.

Starting base salary ranges from $180,000 to $225,000 per year, with compensation varying by skills, experience, and location.

Qualifications

• Experience leading accounting operations within a multi-entity organization.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, partnership accounting, and complex ownership structures.
• Experience overseeing corporate accounting and property accounting functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and make sound financial decisions.
• Master's degree or CPA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and ensure timely financial reporting across entities.
• Manage month-, quarter-, and year-end closes; review statements and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with external accounting, tax, and audit providers.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and investor reporting.
• Lead process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Multi-entity accounting

Internal controls

Budgeting & forecasting

Strategic financial planning

Education

Master's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA designation

Tools

Enterprise accounting systems

Expense management platforms

Financial reporting tools

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 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.