Controller (Part-Time)

This part-time Controller role sits within a commercial real estate investment and property management organisation, operating one consistent day per week on-site in Lafayette, California. The position carries responsibility for financial oversight across multiple entities, including month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, intercompany transaction tracking, and preparation of financial statements.

The Controller will also monitor cash flow and banking activity, coordinate with external accountants on tax filings and reporting, and identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes. The role suits a senior accounting professional with deep property accounting experience who is comfortable working independently and advising leadership.

• Lead month-end close activities, including general ledger reconciliations and financial statement preparation
• Monitor cash flows, banking transactions, and treasury functions to maintain accuracy and efficiency
• Reconcile intercompany transactions, loans, transfers, and balances across multiple entities
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll coordination via Paychex
• Coordinate with external accountants and tax professionals on reporting and compliance obligations
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to internal controls

• Minimum five years of progressive accounting experience, including a senior role such as Controller or Accounting Manager
• Strong background in property accounting and multi-entity commercial real estate environments
• Proficiency with Yardi, MRI, or comparable property accounting platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and solid command of the broader Office suite
• Demonstrated ability to manage intercompany transactions and treasury functions independently
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and communication skills when engaging with senior leadership

Premier Talent Partners is a people-centred recruitment firm specialising in skills-based hiring across functions including Finance, Sales, HR, Operations, and Technology. The firm places candidates from entry level through to VP level, offering contract, temporary, permanent, and employer-of-record services nationally.