Assistant Controller

• Location: San Gabriel Valley, California
• $140000 base salary
• Remote: Remote
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #1617
• Salary: $140,000 - $175,000

Title: Assistant Controller

Industry: Other

Location: San Gabriel Valley – Hybrid

Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for a highly motivated Assistant Controller to join a dynamic family office in the San Gabriel Valley. In this role, you will take on new responsibilities in investment and real estate accounting, while also optimizing financial systems and processes. This position offers significant opportunities for career growth as you work closely with the Controller and CFO in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Description:

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger across various entities.
• Conduct reconciliations, prepare journal entries and accruals, and assist in the monthly and quarterly closing processes.
• Consolidate financial statements across different entities and investment vehicles.
• Monitor capital calls, distributions, and valuations for private equity, venture capital, and other alternative investments.
• Work collaboratively with external investment managers and custodians to ensure accurate reporting and reconciliation.
• Assist with the accounting for real estate assets, including managing rent rolls, CAM reconciliations, loan servicing, and depreciation.
• Oversee property-level cash flow and expenses while coordinating with property management teams.
• Enhance and optimize accounting systems and technology platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Yardi, NetSuite, or similar).
• Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance reporting efficiency and scalability.
• Support tax preparation and audit processes by liaising with external CPA firms.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations across all entities and governing bodies.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling initiatives.
• Analyze portfolio performance and assist with reporting requirements for the family office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA or CPA-track designation is preferred.
• 6–8 years of accounting experience, ideally with a background in real estate and investment firms.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, including experience with consolidations and intercompany eliminations.
• Proficient in accounting software and Excel, with a strong comfort level in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Self-motivated individual with a high degree of integrity, discretion, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and organizational abilities.