Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
Controller
Remote (Must Reside in Los Angeles, CA)
Full-time | Individual Contributor
$130,000$145,000 base salary + bonus potential + future equity
About the Company
Were a fast-growing real estate investment and development start-up based in Los Angeles. With $10M in annual revenue and a strong pipeline, were building out a lean and capable team to support our growth. Our portfolio includes active construction projects and credit investment funds across Southern California.
About the Role
We're looking for aControllerto take full ownership of day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This is a remote role, butcandidates must be located in the Los Angeles areafor periodic in-person meetings. Youll be the first in-house accounting hire, reporting directly to leadership and collaborating with external CPAs.
This role requires someone highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
Review daily transactions, manage bookkeeping, and conduct project-level financial analysis
Set up and maintain job cost tracking for development projects
Manage construction draws with lenders and equity partners
Track soft costs, hard costs, contingency, and capitalized interest
Review and record contractor pay applications and change orders
Maintain accurate project budgets and forecasts
Record operating expenses, payroll entries, and intercompany transactions
Reconcile all company and project-level bank accounts monthly
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements
Maintain cash flow projections across entities
Oversee capital calls, distributions, and intercompany funding
Implement and manage internal controls and approval workflows
Manage accounts receivable for our credit investment funds
Assist in onboarding new projects and optimizing accounting setup
What Were Looking For
5+ years of experience in real estate development or construction accounting
Experience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany reconciliations
Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel
Deep understanding of job cost tracking and construction financials
Familiarity with real estate capital stacks (debt, equity, promote structures)
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently
Startup mindset: comfortable operating in an environment where processes are still being built
***************Candidates must live in the greater Los Angeles, CA area *************
Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.
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