Controller

CSuite Financial Partners/Ravix Group LLC has been retained by our client, a West-Hollywood based commercial real estate investment management company, to find a hands-on Controller

The Controller is a full time, in-office role in their West Hollywood, CA headquarters. The Controller will be responsible for overseeing all accounting functions for the company, and though there are no direct reports at present, the Controller will also oversee and manage all 3rd party property manager accounting teams that operate at the various owned properties & do CAM reconciliations for all properties.

About the Company:

Founded in 1987, our client has been a privately held commercial real estate investment firm focused on acquiring and repositioning underperforming assets across property sectors nationwide.

They purchase directly from financial institutions, special servicers, receivers, and institutional ownership groups, providing speed, certainty, and discretion in every transaction. Their method is straightforward: disciplined underwriting, active asset management, and a long-term ownership perspective.

For more than three decades, our client has followed the same principles—invest responsibly, manage carefully, and build durable value across every asset we own.

Controller Key Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end close & reconciliations process across all entities
• Maintain accurate general ledgers for multiple property LLCs and entities
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and escrow accounts (including TI/LC/reserves)
• Oversee AP/AR and coordinate with third-party property managers on rent collections and expenses
• Overseeing/reviewing third-party property managers’ financial reporting to ensure timely and accurate input of property-level data
• Working directly with the 3rd party CPA on year-end close, tax prep and annual returns across multiple entities
• Transaction accounting (closing the books for acquisitions and dispositions
• Treasury / banking oversight and related controls
• Lender reporting cadence and compliance items as applicable
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages by property, including cash flow summaries
• Perform annual CAM/NNN reconciliations for multi-tenant properties based on property-level data
• Track property-level cash flow, reserve accounts, and distribution timing
• Prepare and manage quarterly lender reporting packages, including covenant compliance and other debt-related requirements.
• Support principals with accurate, clean reporting and financial visibility
• Recommend process improvements and optimize AppFolio structure where needed
• Coordinate and manage all lender reporting requirements and debt compliance packages
• Prepare and oversee budget variance reports and assist in budgeting processes
• Support property tax payments and insurance renewals
• Maintain and optimize the chart of accounts and accounting system (AppFolio preferred)
• Act as liaison between accounting and property management to ensure accurate financial data sharing
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and general ledger integrity

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience in commercial real estate, with a minimum 3 years as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller or Controller
• Strong preference for experience with office buildings and retail properties
• CAM/NNN reconciliation experience is mandatory
• Prior exposure to lender reporting is preferred
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and accountable
• Strong communication skills essential for working with principals and property managers
• Thrives in a small, quiet office and works well in a close-knit team environment
• Experience preparing financial reporting packages and maintaining audit-ready documentation
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• AppFolio experience preferred but not required