Controller
Company: Westland Real Estate Group
Location: Long Beach, CA (Corporate Office - On-site)
Pay Scale: $175,000 - $200,000 (Based on experience, skills, and qualifications)
Ready to take the next step in your career?
For over 45 years, Westland Real Estate Group has been a stable, family-owned leader in property management. With a portfolio of over 30,000 units across California, Nevada, and Texas, we pride ourselves on managing our assets responsibly while making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
Our core values are Family, Opportunity, Commitment, and Results. We are looking for a high-impact, meticulous, and leadership-oriented Controller to join our team in Long Beach and help drive our financial operations to the next level.
Position Summary
The Controller serves as the architectural link between our accounting staff and senior leadership. You will lead all aspects of Westland's accounting operations, ensuring that financial data is not only accurate and compliant but serves as a strategic asset for decision-making. This role oversees the production of periodic financial reports, maintains rigorous internal controls, and ensures our reporting accurately reflects the strength of our growing portfolio.
What You'll Do (Job Duties & Responsibilities)
Financial Leadership & Reporting: Manage month-end and year-end closing processes; oversee the preparation and consolidation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Team Mentorship: Supervise, coach, and mentor a high-performing accounting team, including Senior and Staff Accountants, fostering a culture of professional growth.
Internal Controls & Risk Management: Maintain and enhance accounting policies and internal controls to protect company assets and ensure the integrity of financial results.
Budgeting & Strategic Analysis: Lead the annual budgeting process and provide senior management with insightful variance analysis, financial trends, and actionable data.
Cash & Treasury Oversight: Oversee daily cash operations, intercompany reimbursements, and operational cash flow monitoring to ensure liquidity and efficiency.
Compliance & Technical Accounting: Ensure compliance with lender covenants (DSCR); manage accounting for property acquisitions and dispositions; and oversee property tax schedules, insurance renewals, and business tax returns.
Systems Integrity: Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts within Entrata, ensuring data integrity and optimizing the system for maximum departmental efficiency.
What You'll Bring (Experience & Qualifications)
Experience: 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/management role. Real estate or property management industry experience is required.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA license is highly preferred.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced expertise in property management software (Entrata preferred) and high-level Excel skills. Proficiency in SQL is a plus.
Knowledge Base: Deep understanding of GAAP, internal control frameworks, and multi-state real estate financial regulations.
Communication: Strong leadership skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
Personal Competencies
Meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting.
A "results-oriented" approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative executive-facing team.
Strong work ethic and the ability to thrive and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain complex, confidential records and organize data effectively.
Why Join the Westland Team?
We take pride in our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life and career:
Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with dependent coverage).
Security: Life Insurance and Disability Insurance.
Future Planning: 401(k) with a generous employer match.
Time Off: 10 days of paid vacation (to start), 6 paid sick days, and paid holidays.
Perks: Generous Rent Discounts at our properties!
Important Disclaimers & Notices
Equal Opportunity Employer: Westland Real Estate Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Fair Chance: In accordance with state and local laws, Westland Real Estate Group will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.
California/Privacy Notice: To learn more about how we collect and use your personal information, please review our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
ADA Compliance: We comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
At-Will Employment: Employment with Westland Real Estate Group is "at-will," meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any lawful reason, with or without cause or notice.
