Assistant Corp Controller

Assistant Corp Controller

Salary: Confidential

Location: Ontario, California

Relocation Assistance: Available

Job Description

Assistant Corporate Controller

Location: Local candidates only must reside within a reasonable commute (less than 1 hour) Compensation: $120,000 annually Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Corporate Controller to join a growing organization within the Construction and Real Estate industry. This position is replacing a current employee and will play a key role in supporting corporate accounting operations across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of real estate and construction accounting expertise, with hands-on experience in cost segregation, property tax appeals, job costing, corporate banking, audit preparation, and complex journal entries related to closing statements and loan closings.

This role requires a highly technical accounting professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and has current hands-on experience with JDE (JD Edwards), which is a non-negotiable requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing accounting operations for multiple entities within the construction and real estate portfolio
• Prepare and review closing statement journal entries and loan closing journal entries
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Coordinate and assist with audit preparation and external auditor requests
• Manage and monitor job cost accounting activities
• Support corporate banking functions, cash management, and reconciliations
• Assist with property tax appeal processes and documentation
• Work closely with leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance
• Utilize JD Edwards (JDE) for accounting operations, reporting, and financial management
• Prepare financial analyses and reports using advanced Excel functions including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience within Construction and/or Real Estate industries
• Experience managing accounting functions across multiple entities
• Strong background in:
• Cost segregation
• Property tax appeals
• Job costing
• Audit preparation
• Corporate banking
• Closing statement journal entries
• Loan closing journal entries
• Current hands-on experience with JD Edwards (JDE) is required and non-negotiable
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting processes
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
• Must be local and within a reasonable commute distance (less than one hour)

Why is This a Great Opportunity

• Competitive compensation package at $120K annually
• Stable, full-time direct hire opportunity with long-term growth potential
• Join a well-established organization within the construction and real estate sector
• High-impact role with visibility across multiple business entities
• Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and contribute to strategic financial operations
• Diverse and challenging accounting responsibilities that go beyond traditional corporate accounting
• Collaborative environment with exposure to both real estate and construction financial operations
• Ideal opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to step into a key leadership support role within a growing organization