Controller

Robert Half • San Jose, CA • 2h ago

Description

Rare opportunity for a CPA Controller with Yardi and real estate experience to join a financially stable South Bay real estate owner/operator offering direct ownership interaction, broad financial leadership responsibilities, the ability to make a visible impact across the organization, and long-term career stability.

The Controller serves as the senior financial leader for the operating portfolio and oversees accounting, financial reporting, treasury management, payroll administration, tax compliance coordination, insurance programs, corporate governance, and selected family office activities.

This position combines hands-on accounting leadership with executive-level financial responsibilities, making it ideal for a CPA who enjoys both managing details and contributing to higher-level business strategy.

The Controller partners closely with ownership while supervising a small accounting team and maintaining responsibility for accurate reporting, cash management, compliance, internal controls, and financial stewardship across a diverse real estate organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Leadership

Lead accounting operations across multiple entities and operating businesses

Oversee monthly close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and ownership reporting

Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with accounting policies

Analyze operating performance and financial results

Manage intercompany transactions, allocations, and funding activities

Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies

Real Estate Accounting

Oversee accounting and reporting for 14 manufactured housing communities

Monitor property-level performance and financial results

Manage accounting for rental revenue, capital improvements, property taxes, insurance, and utility operations

Support acquisitions, dispositions, and occasional 1031 exchange transactions

Maintain partnership ownership records and capital accounts

Treasury & Cash Management

Serve as the organization's primary treasury leader

Manage over 80 bank accounts and banking relationships

Oversee cash positioning, liquidity management, partner distributions, ACH activity, and wire transfers

Prepare cash flow forecasts and funding analyses

Coordinate intercompany transfers and capital funding requirements

Tax & Compliance Coordination

Partner with external CPA firms and advisors regarding:

50+ partnership and LLC tax returns

Corporate tax filings

Trust and fiduciary returns

Individual tax engagements

Approximately 250 annual K-1 filings

Leadership & Business Partnership

Mentor and develop accounting staff

Act as a key financial advisor to ownership

Coordinate with bankers, attorneys, insurance providers, auditors, and outside advisors

Support strategic initiatives and special projects

Improve processes, controls, and reporting capabilities

Requirements

Required

Active CPA designation

Real estate accounting experience

Yardi experience

Strong working knowledge of partnerships, LLCs, and multi-entity structures

Experience leading accounting operations and financial reporting

Treasury and cash management experience

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .

Similar Jobs

Lab Technician - Blood Bank - 1.0 FTE, 08-hr, Day Shift

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA • 15h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Onsite 500P Hospital - J/K/L/M Patient - PALO ALTO Full time R2661438 If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your be...

15h ago

Go to Apply

Principal Product Manager - Enterprise Finance Systems

Intuit • Mountain View, CA • 23h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Overview Intuit is seeking a talented Principal Product Manager to join our Finance tech team and spearhead our Enterprise Finance product initiatives. As a Principal PM, you will bring your curiosity, business acumen, a...

23h ago

Go to Apply