Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Bell & Associates has been engaged to identify a Controller for a well-established property management/HOA organization overseeing a large portfolio of HOA entities
. This is a senior accounting leadership role responsible for the integrity of financial operations, month-end close and reporting, internal controls, compliance, and audit execution across 20+ entities
.

If you’ve led high-volume accounting teams, managed multi-entity close cycles, and can confidently present financials to non-finance stakeholders (including Boards/Treasurers), this is a strong fit.

• Lead the day-to-day accounting engine across AP, AR, collections, and senior accounting functions
• Oversee cash activity and reconciliations across operating and reserve accounts
• Maintain strong internal controls and segregation of duties across the accounting function

• Run month-end and year-end close across 20+ entities, including review of journal entries and financial statements
• Deliver monthly reporting and variance explanations (budget vs. actual), highlighting trends and risks for leadership

• Serve as primary contact for external auditors and drive a clean, on-time audit cycle
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory and tax-related filings (including forms such as 1120-H / 990, as applicable)
• Support California-specific governance/reporting requirements relevant to Mutuals/HOAs

• Act as the financial point person for Mutual Boards and Treasurers—translating accounting rules into practical guidance
• Present financials in key meetings (budget reviews, reserve study acceptance, etc.)

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team; set and manage performance expectations/KPIs (close accuracy/timeliness, AP turnaround, AR delinquency metrics)
• Partner cross-functionally with operational leaders to ensure financial information supports execution

• 7+ years progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
• Strong HOA/Mutual/community association accounting background (fund accounting + reserve accounting)
• Net Suite expertise and advanced Excel skills
• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance (CPA and/or Master’s preferred)
• Confident communicator—comfortable presenting to Boards and aligning stakeholders who aren’t finance-native