?? 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