Senior Property Accountant/Controller

Overview

A fast-growing full-service real estate firm specializing in property management and real estate sales in Southern California is seeking a Senior Property Accountant / Controller. This is a remote, full-time position open to candidates located in Mexico, Central America, and South America. The role requires a highly detailed and reliable accounting professional with expertise in managing financial operations, including P&L ownership, forecasting, and oversight of third-party accounting firms.

Responsibilities

Financial Oversight

• Own the Profit & Loss (P&L) statements for the primary company and its construction and turnover services subsidiary, ensuring accuracy and performance.
• Review and audit work performed by third-party accounting firms, identifying errors and ensuring accountability for accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts to support company growth and executive decision-making.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for the executive team, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyze financial statements, correct mapping errors, and maintain an accurate General Ledger.
• Manage compliance activities including 1099s, W2s, and insurance audits.
• Create and monitor recurring budgets, tracking actual spending against budget as the company scales.
• Make informed financial decisions and develop Financial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Accurately and timely process specialized accounts payable items such as property taxes, Franchise Tax Board withholdings, and mortgage payments.

Daily Property & Corporate Accounting

• Use AppFolio to perform tenant ledger corrections, oversee security deposit refunds, manage move-out accounting, and correct property General Ledger errors.
• Utilize QuickBooks Online to issue checks, enter time-sensitive bills, and manage corporate accounts payable and reimbursements.
• Process time-sensitive vendor payments and calculate complex commissions including lease, Business Development Manager (BDM), and internal brokerage commissions.
• Respond professionally to financial inquiries from owners, vendors, and property managers.
• Manage vendor onboarding processes, including collection of W9 forms and Certificates of Insurance (COIs).

Specialized Real Estate Accounting

• Review and approve tenant credits, reversals, and prorated utility bills.
• Handle complex calculations such as Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS), Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations, and Section 8 owner accounting.
• Send monthly owner statements and manage utility start/stop services and prorated billing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience with deep knowledge of California property trust accounting laws.
• Proven experience owning full P&L responsibilities, building financial forecasts, and advising leadership on financial strategy.
• Expert-level proficiency in AppFolio and QuickBooks Online.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills for daily communication with U.S.-based owners, vendors, and property managers.
• Ability to support accounting functions across multiple entities.
• High integrity and reliability, consistently meeting deadlines without reminders.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to explain technical accounting concepts clearly.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to identifying and correcting errors proactively.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $25 to $30 USD, depending on experience.
• Eligibility for a 10% annual bonus potential, paid quarterly based on company performance.
• Two weeks of paid time off per year.
• Paid holidays.

Location

Remote position open to candidates located in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.