Yewser · 1 week ago
Controller - Commercial Real Estate
Beverly Hills, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expYewser is a well-capitalized, privately held commercial real estate owner and operator headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. The Controller will oversee general ledger accounting, treasury and cash management, and financial reporting across the company’s real estate portfolio, partnering closely with the CFO to ensure accurate financial records.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Oversee full general ledger accounting for the company and affiliated entities
Prepare and deliver monthly consolidated financial statements, along with property-level reporting
Ensure accurate, timely, and well-reconciled books and records in accordance with GAAP
Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Oversee daily cash management activities, including bank reconciliations and cash forecasting
Manage treasury processes to ensure proper controls and liquidity across the portfolio
Partner with leadership on cash planning and monitoring
Assist in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets
Perform periodic budget-to-actual variance analysis, providing clear explanations and insights
Support internal reporting needs for management decision-making
Work closely with external tax advisors and CPA firms
Support the timely completion of all required tax filings and payments
Assist with identifying and resolving tax-related issues in coordination with third-party providers
Directly manage a small accounting team (AR/cash, AP, and financial analyst)
Provide guidance, mentoring, and hands-on support as needed
Foster a collaborative, service-oriented team environment
Lead remediation and cleanup of reconciliations and accounting gaps resulting from recent team transitions
Partner closely with the CFO to stabilize processes and establish consistent operating rhythms
Transition the function into steady-state operations following stabilization
Assist with accounting system improvements and special projects as needed
Support future initiatives as the business evolves and grows
Qualification
Required
Strong commercial real estate accounting experience required
Yardi accounting and property management system expertise required
Hands-on experience with treasury, cash management, and bank reconciliations
Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls
Ability to exercise sound professional judgment in practical, real-world situations
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
Collaborative, servant-leader mindset with willingness to roll up sleeves
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within commercial real estate
Preferred
CPA a plus, but not required
Experience in an owner-operator or privately held real estate environment strongly preferred
Company
Yewser
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0-1 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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