Controller- Real Estate, Remote in LA

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.