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

We're a fast-growing real estate investment and development start-up based in Los Angeles. With $10M in annual revenue and a strong pipeline, we're 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 a Controller to take full ownership of day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This is a remote role, but candidates must be located in the Los Angeles area for periodic in-person meetings. You'll 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 We're 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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