Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Who We Are

With a legacy spanning four decades, Action Property Management has become the premier choice for homeowner’s association management. Founded in 1984, Action began with a single client and a vision to elevate ethical and professional standards in the HOA industry. Our unwavering commitment to integrity and professionalism, coupled with our core values of excellence, innovation, and care for people, continues to define us.

Today, as the largest privately owned HOA management company in the West, we proudly serve over 300 communities across 9 offices. Our success is fueled by a team of nearly 900 dedicated team members who genuinely love what they do and are dedicated to helping homeowners thrive and love where they live.

Responsible for the accounting and financial operations of the company, including the production of weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports, maintenance of accounting records, and development of policies and procedures to facilitate all accounting-related functions. Ensures reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. Oversee the flow of all financial information from the initial transaction through completed financial statements.

Action Property Management is seeking an experienced Controller to join our corporate Accounting & Finance team in Irvine. This hybrid role will oversee core accounting operations and financial reporting while partnering with leadership to support a growing organization.

Compensation
: up to $200k-$225k depending upon experience.

• Financial Reporting & Close
  • Own preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements
  • Deliver clear variance analysis, trend insights, and recommendations to leadership
  • Partner closely with FP&A to improve the end product of reporting including account structure, mappings, and clarity of outputs
  • Ensure accurate revenue recognition across complex billing structures
• Cash Management
  • Actively manage cash flow in a tight, high-volume environment
  • Oversee frequent movement of funds across accounts while maintaining strong controls and visibility
  • Forecast cash needs and support liquidity planning
• Systems & Technology
  • Serve as a strong accounting systems leader with deep Excel proficiency
  • Lead and support accounting operations within Sage Intacct
  • Drive process improvements through better use of technology, automation, and reporting tools
  • Partner with internal teams on system enhancements and integrations
• Leadership, Training & Collaboration
  • Lead and develop a small accounting team, balancing leadership with hands-on support when needed
  • Act as a trainer and collaborator, helping the team understand how their roles and tasks fit in with the bigger picture of the organization
  • Ensure team members understand the end goals behind revenue billing and other core processes
  • Foster strong cross-department collaboration, especially with FP&A, Operations, and Client Services
• Controls, Policy & Risk Management
  • Establish, document, and maintain accounting policies and procedures
  • Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure reporting accuracy
  • Identify financial risks and proactively address control gaps
• Compliance, Audit & Tax
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable state, federal, and regulatory reporting requirements
  • Coordinate annual audits and maintain audit-ready financials
  • Partner with external tax advisors on tax planning and compliance
• AP / AR Oversight
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and client billing processes
  • Ensure timely collections, accurate billing, and efficient workflows
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
  • Maintain strong relationships with auditors, banks, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders
  • Serve as a trusted accounting partner to executive leadership
  • Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. A CPA or an MBA is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior financial management position, with a preference for experience in a privately held company.
• Experience in an HOA environment, standard costs, and basic variance analysis is strongly preferred.
• Advanced…