Controller, Management, Accounting Manager

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Controller to oversee document control and ensure the accuracy and organization of critical records. This role requires expertise in managing, scanning, and compiling various documents while maintaining compliance with established standards. You will play a crucial part in maintaining efficient and secure document workflows.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the property management accounting team and improve policies, procedures, and controls.

- Review and approve all accounting work for accuracy and compliance; serve as the main escalation point.

- Train, mentor, and manage staff while partnering with senior leadership on financial operations.

- Ensure full CA DRE trust accounting compliance, including proper handling, segregation, reconciliation, and audit readiness.

- Manage trust and operating bank recs, tenant/owner ledgers, security deposits, AR aging, and balance‑sheet reconciliations; resolve discrepancies quickly.

- Oversee rent posting, billings, deposits, notices, late fees, CAM billing, and all tenant ledger adjustments.

- Manage AP processing in Avid Xchange and Rent Manager, invoice coding/approvals, check runs, credit card reconciliations, vendor issues, and 1099 reporting.

- Review journal entries, oversee mortgage payments, manage monthly close and reporting, maintain organized financial records, and lead process‑improvement projects.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

- 7+ years of accounting experience, including strong property management background

- In-depth knowledge of California DRE trust accounting

- Experience as a Controller, Senior Accounting Manager, or similar leader

- Strong auditing, reconciliation, and internal control skills

- Prefer experience with Rent Manager and Avid Xchange

- Advanced Excel proficiency

- Proven leadership and team management abilities

- Highly organized, analytical, and detail-focused

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Able to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment

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