Real Estate Controller — Lead FinOps, Systems & Reporting

Career Group Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruiting firm is seeking a Controller to manage accounting and financial operations for a growing multifamily apartment portfolio in Los Angeles, California. The ideal candidate will have 10–15+ years of real estate accounting experience and a strong technical background to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. This hands-on role offers direct access to ownership and the chance to modernize financial operations within a family office environment.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of multifamily real estate accounting experience required.
• Proven experience in Financial operations and systems evaluation.
• Strong leadership style suited for a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial operations across a multifamily apartment portfolio.
• Lead core accounting functions including monthly and annual closes.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant practices across multi-entity structures.

Skills

Multifamily real estate accounting experience

Hands-on leadership

Strong technical expertise

Advanced Excel skills

QuickBooks skills

Yardi experience preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Yardi

Job description

A prominent recruiting firm is seeking a Controller to manage accounting and financial operations for a growing multifamily apartment portfolio in Los Angeles, California. The ideal candidate will have 10–15+ years of real estate accounting experience and a strong technical background to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. This hands-on role offers direct access to ownership and the chance to modernize financial operations within a family office environment.