Asst. Controller

Location: Upland, CA (100% Onsite)
Industry: Real Estate
Accounting System: JDE

About the Opportunity

This is a hands‑on Assistant Controller role for a grounded, detail‑oriented real estate accounting professional who knows the "why" behind the numbers-not just the how. You'll partner closely with leadership to manage financial integrity while respecting what already works, learning historical data before driving smart, value‑added improvements.

If you're resourceful, adaptable, humble, and not chasing titles-but impact-this could be a strong long‑term fit.

Must‑Have Experience (Non‑Negotiable)

To succeed here, you must bring the following:

Real Estate accounting background
Cost segregation experience
Property tax appeal experience
Closing statement journal entries
Loan closing journal entries
Audit preparation experience
Job cost accounting
Corporate banking experience
JDE system experience

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Resourceful: Takes great notes, refers back to documentation, and solves before escalating
• Adaptable: Comfortable with shifting priorities and fast answers when needed
• Humble: Confident without needing to be the smartest person in the room
• Local: Lives close enough to support occasional travel to Adelanto without long commutes
• Thoughtful: Learns historical data and existing processes before making changes

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close

• Oversee all general ledger and accounting practices, including inventory, fixed assets, and payroll allocations
• Manage monthly close processes: reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements
• Complete accurate and timely bank reconciliations for all checking accounts

Financial Management & Reporting

• Manage accounting, costing, budgeting, cash management, and financial reporting
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Prepare supporting schedules for income tax reporting

Analysis, Budgeting & Strategy

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Conduct advanced financial analysis to interpret trends and budget variances
• Provide recommendations consistent with established financial policy

Fixed Assets & Capitalization

• Direct maintenance of fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Establish and enforce proper capitalization and expensing methods by asset class

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure accounting records comply with GAAP and all ledgers reconcile
• Support audits and maintain strong internal controls

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree (4‑year minimum) - REQUIRED
• Proven experience in accounting or related finance roles
• Strong understanding of:
  • Financial markets and corporate banking
  • Payroll, AP, AR
  • Federal tax and reporting regulations
  • Financial data analysis and reporting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear business language
• Strong project management, organization, and deadline discipline