Controller

MG Properties•San Diego, CA

1d•$170,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

With over 30 years of experience in the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, and management of apartment communities across the Western United States, we are a trusted partner in the property management industry. At MG Properties, we focus on enriching lives – physically in our community buildings, philanthropically through giving back to our local communities, and through development and growth of our employees. The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the Company’s financial reporting across property, principal, and subsidiary entities. This role oversees property accounting functions, leads and develops accounting teams, maintains strong internal controls, and serves as a trusted financial partner to executive leadership and operations. The ideal candidate brings deep real estate accounting expertise, a hands‑on leadership style, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment. This will be an in office position, 5-days per week

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
Minimum 6 years of real estate accounting experience, including property and corporate accounting required
Minimum 2 years of public accounting experience with a large or mid‑size CPA firm
At least 5 years of experience leading and managing accounting teams in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment
Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and expense analysis
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong systems and process orientation with the ability to scale accounting operations

Nice To Haves

Experience with Yardi or similar real estate accounting software strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and cash‑basis accounting.
Maintain and continuously improve internal accounting controls, financial reporting structures, and chart of accounts to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and property accounting teams; set clear expectations, manage performance, and ensure consistent application of accounting policies and procedures.
Serve as a strategic accounting and financial partner to leadership and operations, providing sound judgment, insight, and solutions‑oriented support.
Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash management; collaborate with the CFO, Tax, and Treasury on planning, banking, and treasury activities.
Safeguard company cash, review and authorize disbursements in accordance with internal controls, and protect the confidentiality of all financial and payroll information.
Oversee payroll processes and partner with HR to ensure compliance with federal and multi‑state regulations.