Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Cooper Douglas is working with a well-established construction company headquartered in San Pedro, with projects across Southern California, to find their next Controller. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will own the accounting function from end to end, covering financial reporting, audits, internal controls and leading the accounting team.

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting across a multi-entity portfolio of partnerships, joint ventures and corporate entities.
• Run the annual audit from start to finish, including planning, timelines, deliverables and the relationship with the outside auditors.
• Build, strengthen and enforce internal controls and accounting policies in line with GAAP.
• Oversee AP, revenue recognition, treasury, cash flow, payroll and the general ledger.
• Partner with the third-party property accounting firms that manage the books for parts of the portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with 1099 reporting, business tax filings, California franchise tax and government housing program requirements.
• Lead and grow a team of Property Accountants, a Senior Accountant and a Corporate Accounting Manager by setting goals, reviewing performance and building skills.
• Act as the CFO's go-to resource on all accounting matters, giving leadership financial analysis, policy recommendations and strategic guidance.
• Manage reporting and system administration across MRI and Real Page.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including required experience in construction, homebuilding, general contracting or LIHTC.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and a track record of owning audits from start to finish.
• Proven ability to hire, coach and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Experience designing and implementing internal controls across complex, multi-entity structures.
• Experience with Foundation, MRI or Procore is a big plus.
• Sharp analytical skills and the ability to break down complex financial problems and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to work onsite daily in San Pedro.

• Base salary of approximately $210,000
• Fully paid medical for employee and family
• Dental, vision and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• High-visibility role working closely with executive leadership