Controller - Property Management in Milpitas - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is actively seeking a skilled and experienced Controller to join their well-established and growing family office specializing in property management and real estate investments. Based in California, this position offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where professional growth is encouraged. The Controller will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations of a diverse real estate portfolio, working closely with leadership to ensure strategic decision-making and smooth financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Manage job costing for property management projects, including tracking expenses and ensuring proper allocation across entities.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, including balance sheets, P&L statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal policies.
• Oversee the financials for the real estate portfolio, including leasing, tenant accounts, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
• Supervise a team of three accounting professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support in daily operations.
• Collaborate directly with the CFO and Facilities and Leasing Manager to provide accurate financial data and insights for decision-making.
• Financial reporting and job costing, ensuring efficient and accurate system usage for all financial processes.
• Manage the financials of multiple entities within the family office, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of reporting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in property management and real estate accounting.
• Experience in job costing within the construction or engineering industry, with the ability to track costs and allocate them properly across projects.
• Proficiency with Sage 300 (Timberline) or Yardi software is required.
• Experience managing a small team and the ability to provide direction and support.
• In-depth understanding of accounting principles, including month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Experience working with multiple entities, particularly in a real estate or property management context, is preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Join a reputable and growing family office with a strong foundation in real estate and property management.
• Work closely with senior leadership and make a direct impact on the financial success of the organization.
• Manage a dynamic portfolio of properties and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a small, dedicated accounting team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Required Work Hours

First shift, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

Additional Details

This job is a supervisory position.

Salary: $130,000 - $140,000 per year

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.