**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Corporate Controller to oversee all financial aspects of our organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Accounting Team, financial reporting, budget management, and financial analysis while ensuring compliance with accounting principles. WestStar Property Management is a full-service property management and maintenance company managing approximately 2,400 units throughout Greater Los Angeles. WestStar is looking to grow rapidly and is looking for someone eager to take the company to greater heights.
**Responsibilities:**
- Manage and oversee all accounting operations. WestStar currently has three Bookkeepers, one Accounts Payable Clerk, one Accounting Clerk/Generalist, and Payables Team
- Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP principles
- Research technical accounting issues for compliance
- Support month-end and year-end close process
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Correspond with property owners and respond to requests as needed
- Work closely on a day-to-day basis with property managers
- Assist with vendor invoices
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding of apartment buildings
- Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
- Work closely with HR and Payroll
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
- 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience specific to property management
- 2+ years of experience with AppFolio
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
- Experience with creating financial statements
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
- Excellent administration skills
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Experience in corporate accounting preferred
- Willingness to collaborate and work with others
- Ability to lead a highly qualified Accounting Team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Overtime pay
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- GAAP: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Gardena, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person