Assistant Corp Controller

Assistant Corp Controller (OOJ - 45506)

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update Last updated: May/11/2026

Job Description

Assistant Corporate Controller

Location: Local candidates only - must reside within a reasonable commute (less than 1 hour)

Compensation: $120,000 annually

Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Corporate Controller to join a growing organization within the Construction and Real Estate industry. This position is replacing a current employee and will play a key role in supporting corporate accounting operations across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of real estate and construction accounting expertise, with hands-on experience in cost segregation, property tax appeals, job costing, corporate banking, audit preparation, and complex journal entries related to closing statements and loan closings.

This role requires a highly technical accounting professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and has current hands-on experience with JDE (JD Edwards), which is a non-negotiable requirement.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in overseeing accounting operations for multiple entities within the construction and real estate portfolio

Prepare and review closing statement journal entries and loan closing journal entries

Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

Coordinate and assist with audit preparation and external auditor requests

Manage and monitor job cost accounting activities

Support corporate banking functions, cash management, and reconciliations

Assist with property tax appeal processes and documentation

Work closely with leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance

Utilize JD Edwards (JDE) for accounting operations, reporting, and financial management

Prepare financial analyses and reports using advanced Excel functions including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables

Qualifications:

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

5+ years of accounting experience within Construction and/or Real Estate industries

Experience managing accounting functions across multiple entities

Strong background in:

Cost segregation

Property tax appeals

Job costing

Audit preparation

Corporate banking

Closing statement journal entries

Loan closing journal entries

Current hands-on experience with JD Edwards (JDE) is required and non-negotiable

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables

Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting processes

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment

Must be local and within a reasonable commute distance (less than one hour)

Why is This a Great Opportunity :

Why This is a Great Opportunity

Competitive compensation package at $120K annually

Stable, full-time direct hire opportunity with long-term growth potential

Join a well-established organization within the construction and real estate sector

High-impact role with visibility across multiple business entities

Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and contribute to strategic financial operations

Diverse and challenging accounting responsibilities that go beyond traditional corporate accounting

Collaborative environment with exposure to both real estate and construction financial operations

Ideal opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to step into a key leadership support role within a growing organization

Visa sponsorship provided:

No

Location:

Ontario, CA, California, USA

Remote Status:

No Remote

Pay Type:

Annual Salary

Occupational Categories:

Accounting/ Financial Services/ Investing

Industry(ies):

Accounting