Senior Real Estate Development Controller

GJL Partners; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

GJL Partners is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead development and corporate accounting for its growing South Bay LA-area real estate operations. You will manage project accounting, internal controls, and provide strategic financial insight to the executive team.

The ideal candidate has CRE development accounting expertise, hands-on leadership skills, and a strong background in GAAP financial reporting across multiple entities and projects.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including CRE or development accounting.
• Experience in controller, accounting director, or senior accounting leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of real estate development accounting, construction draws, capitalization policies, and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development & construction accounting for commercial/industrial real estate from acquisition through completion.
• Manage budgets, draws, job costing, capitalization, and cost allocations.
• Lead day-to-day corporate accounting: GL, A/P, A/R, cash management, monthly close, and GAAP financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Hands-on accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Real estate accounting systems

Yardi

Job description

GJL Partners is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead development and corporate accounting for its growing South Bay LA-area real estate operations. You will manage project accounting, internal controls, and provide strategic financial insight to the executive team.

The ideal candidate has CRE development accounting expertise, hands-on leadership skills, and a strong background in GAAP financial reporting across multiple entities and projects.