Controller

Financial Controller – Real Estate

Los Angeles, CA – Hybrid Flexibility (3 days per week in office)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-driven Accountant/Controller to join our growing team in Los Angeles. This is a hands-on role suited for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial real estate environment & can bring structure, systems, & reliability to an evolving organization. The ideal candidate has strong real estate accounting experience, confidence in their abilities, & the willingness to take ownership from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities
• Produce monthly, quarterly & annual financial reporting packages (P&L, balance sheets, bank reconciliations, cash flow summaries, etc.)
• Oversee audited financials & serve as the internal liaison for auditors
• Maintain accurate & up-to-date accounting records using QuickBooks
• Manage & organize all financial documentation within Dropbox, ClickUp & related systems
• Support creation, management & improvement of internal financial systems, processes & controls across departments
• Review, update & track project Proformas and other real-estate-specific financial models
• Provide timely & accurate reporting for Affordable Housing & Multifamily assets
• Ensure all financial information is audit-ready, well-organized & easily accessible
• Support bank draws, loan reporting, vendor payments & invoice tracking
• Collaborate with the CEO & team members to provide clear, responsive financial support

Required Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in an Accounting, Controller or Bookkeeper role
• Background in real estate - Affordable Housing, Multifamily, Retail or Hospitality strongly preferred
• Strong reporting experience with the ability to build & interpret financial statements
• Experience working with audited financials
• Understanding of real estate Proformas & deal-level financials
• Experience with QuickBooks, Dropbox, ClickUp & ideally Yardi
• Strong organizational skills & comfort stepping into an environment where reporting & documentation systems are still being built

Non-Technical Qualities

• Highly responsive & comfortable supporting requests from all team members
• Exceptional organizational discipline & follow-through
• Able to thrive in a high-expectation, unstructured environment - someone who can “walk in & take charge”
• Confident & self-assured — must be able to manage upwards & give clear assurance
• Strong communicator with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

Compensation: $75,000 base salary benefits

If interested, please apply through the LinkedIn prompt or send resume to J.greaves@harperharrison.com.