Strategic Real Estate Controller — Lead Closings & Budgets

Century Group; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group in Los Angeles County, CA is seeking a Controller to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. You will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and the close process to ensure accurate results.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance with 7+ years of progressive experience and strong leadership. Proficiency in Excel and property management software is essential for managing reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Leadership experience supervising accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of property accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and close processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with accounting and property management software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and month end, quarter end, and year end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial results.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, general ledger accounting, and other core accounting functions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning efforts to support business performance and strategic decision making.
• Coordinate audits, tax reporting support, lender reporting, ownership reporting, and other external financial requirements.
• Develop and mentor accounting staff while driving process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and supporting business growth initiatives.

Skills

Property accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Close processes

Leadership

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Property management software

Job description

Century Group in Los Angeles County, CA is seeking a Controller to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. You will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and the close process to ensure accurate results.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance with 7+ years of progressive experience and strong leadership. Proficiency in Excel and property management software is essential for managing reporting and controls.