Controller Consultant

Conexus; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,208 - 137,760; Full time

Job summary

A leading institutional real estate investment platform is seeking an Interim Accounting Consultant in San Diego. This role is responsible for corporate accounting and financial reporting across investment entities. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 7-10 years of experience in a similar environment. The role offers a contract duration of 3-6 months with an hourly rate of $80-$100.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of accounting experience in real estate investment.
• Strong understanding of fund-specific accounting principles.
• Proven managerial abilities in intercompany activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close for corporate entities.
• Manage intercompany transactions and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare financial statements and budget forecasts.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Intercompany management

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

This range is provided by Conexus. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80.00/hr - $100.00/hr

Title: Interim Accounting Consultant (Director/Assistant Controller/Controller Level)

Hourly Rate: $80-$100/hr

Duration: 3 months minimum, could easily be 6+ months

How to apply: Please email your Word document to [e-mail] and reference the subject – "San Diego – REIT Accounting Consultant"

Company: A leading institutional real estate investment platform with a national footprint is seeking an experienced interim accounting leader to support its corporate-level entities. The company manages a diverse portfolio of properties within its investment funds and is navigating a high-growth, fast-paced phase, including integration activities and team transitions. This is an opportunity to work with a high-caliber executive team in a dynamic, change-driven environment.

Purpose Of Your Position: The Interim Accounting Consultant will be responsible for corporate accounting and reporting for upper-tier investment entities, including fund-level LLPs and related partnerships. This hands-on role will ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial close processes, manage complex intercompany activities, and provide technical accounting support during a period of organizational change.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end close for corporate entities, including journal entries, trial balance reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Manage intercompany transactions and ensure proper elimination entries across related entities.
• Review and validate internal fee calculations for management, leasing, and construction.
• Prepare interest income accruals and monitor compliance with loan covenants.
• Coordinate loan activity reporting and support the preparation of quarterly lender reporting packages.
• Process loan escrow reserve fund disbursement requests and track associated balances.
• Liaise with operating partners to gather, review, and reconcile financial statements and tax deliverables.
• Assist with budget and forecast preparation related to interest expense and income.
• Prepare property roll forward schedules and other ad hoc reports as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation preferred.
• 7–10+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within a real estate investment, REIT, or fund accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and partnership/fund-specific accounting principles.
• Proven ability to manage complex intercompany activities and multi-entity consolidations.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and adaptable to evolving priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with Yardi, MRI, or similar real estate accounting systems preferred.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Real Estate and Funds and Trusts