Strategic Controller – Real Estate Operations

AMPED STAFFING LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid work model in Los Angeles

Job summary

Amped Kitchens in Los Angeles is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting function for multiple properties and oversee payroll and financial administration. You will report to the CEO and collaborate with the fractional CFO, Director of Facilities, Tenant Coordinators, and external partners to ensure accurate financial reporting.

This role requires seven+ years in progressive accounting, GAAP expertise, and strong internal controls. Expertise with AppFolio and ADP TotalSource is a plus.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Property Accountant with substantial month-end close responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting.
• Experience in commercial real estate, property management, hospitality, or another multi-location operating business strongly preferred.
• Experience preparing financial statements and managing property-level or multi-entity accounting.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and process improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred but not required.
• AppFolio experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and quarter-end close and prepare financial statements across multiple properties and SPEs.
• Maintain the general ledger, including reconciliations, accruals, intercompany activity, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, client billing, collections reporting, cash application, and cash management.
• Oversee lease accounting, recurring client charges, security deposits, utility recoveries, fixed assets, and capital-project accounting.
• Coordinate with outside accounting, audit, tax, banking, and other financial partners.
• Strengthen and streamline internal controls, accounting procedures, approval workflows, and documentation.
• Oversee the financial processes behind leasing, client onboarding, billing, collections, renewals, and move-outs.
• Partner with Facilities, Leasing, and Property Operations on purchasing, project budgets, reporting, and cost control.
• Train onsite Tenant Coordinators on transaction processing and lease administration, review their work, and establish consistent workflows across properties.
• Document and standardize financial procedures across properties and entities.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and maintain budget-to-actual reporting.
• Produce property-level and consolidated financial reporting.
• Maintain the financial data and recurring reports used in company dashboards.
• Investigate material variances, unusual trends, and discrepancies, and explain what’s driving them.
• Work with the fractional CFO on forecasting, cash planning, financial analysis, and executive reporting.
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, onboarding and offboarding, employee records, and routine HR compliance through ADP TotalSource.
• Oversee corporate insurance administration, including renewals, claims, and related lender and company documentation.
• Improve our use of AppFolio and other financial and administrative systems.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Advanced Excel

Clear communication to leaders

Education

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

AppFolio

ADP TotalSource

Job description

Amped Kitchens in Los Angeles is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting function for multiple properties and oversee payroll and financial administration. You will report to the CEO and collaborate with the fractional CFO, Director of Facilities, Tenant Coordinators, and external partners to ensure accurate financial reporting.

This role requires seven+ years in progressive accounting, GAAP expertise, and strong internal controls. Expertise with AppFolio and ADP TotalSource is a plus.