Controller

We are looking for an accomplished Controller to oversee property accounting operations for a retail real estate portfolio in Calabasas, California. This position leads a multi-functional accounting team and ensures dependable financial reporting, operational discipline, and strong cross-functional partnership. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to improve processes while supporting sound business decisions.Responsibilities:• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles, ensuring financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.• Manage property accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and general ledger functions to maintain reliable financial operations.• Review common area maintenance and tenant recovery reconciliations, resolve billing issues, and oversee adjustments related to tenant charges.• Guide the annual budgeting process for properties, while contributing to forecasts, variance reviews, and financial analysis that supports planning and performance decisions.• Establish, refine, and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting procedures to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability.• Maintain insurance documentation for managed properties, coordinate renewal data for blanket policies, and support workers’ compensation audit requirements.• Oversee insurance claim activity by working with brokers, property teams, and other stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution.• Lead and develop the accounting team by setting expectations, coaching performance, encouraging accountability, and fostering a collaborative environment.• Support the financial and accounting components of property acquisitions, dispositions, and management changes, including related reporting and coordination.• Partner with property management, senior leadership, auditors, tax professionals, lenders, and ownership groups to address accounting matters and deliver required financial information.