Pacific Executive Search Places Controller in Real Estate Sector

Name: Pacific Executive Search
Address: 217 S Redondo Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266, US
Telephone: (310) 878-3272
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 4.9

📅Placed 10/30/2025

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Position

Controller

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Industry

Real Estate

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Metro Region

Southern California

Placement Team

Candidate Recruiter & Client Recruiter

Brian Harkavy

Partner

Placement Story

Pacific Executive Search successfully placed a seasoned Controller with a CPA and extensive public accounting experience at a dynamic, privately held real estate company in Southern California. Tasked with the challenge of finding a leader with deep real estate accounting expertise and the ability to manage financial operations across multiple apartment home funds, the firm filled the role in just 42 days. The placement, an industry veteran proficient in Yardi with a proven track record in team development, will now oversee audit coordination, financial reporting, and cash management activities, strengthening the company's financial stability and growth trajectory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Pacific Executive Search recruit for roles requiring specific industry expertise, such as real estate?▼

Absolutely. Pacific Executive Search excels at finding seasoned professionals with specific industry expertise. In one instance, we successfully placed a Controller with a CPA and extensive public accounting experience at a privately held real estate company in Southern California. The candidate had deep real estate accounting knowledge and was proficient in Yardi, demonstrating our ability to match the right talent with the right industry.

Does Pacific Executive Search have a track record of filling financial leadership roles quickly?▼

Yes, Pacific Executive Search is known for its efficiency. In a recent placement, we filled a Controller role for a real estate company in Southern California in just 42 days. The candidate was an industry veteran tasked with overseeing audit coordination, financial reporting, and cash management activities, showing our commitment to find the right fit in a timely manner.

Can Pacific Executive Search recruit for roles that involve managing financial operations across multiple funds?▼

Definitely. We recently placed a Controller at a real estate company who now manages financial operations across multiple apartment home funds. This individual also oversees audit coordination, financial reporting, and cash management activities, proving our ability to find candidates who can handle complex financial operations.

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