OAKLAND, CA

No relocation available Our client, who is based in Oakland, CA, is a high growth private equity real estate startup focused on buying, renovating, and leasing single family homes, and managing them for cash flow. They are currently deploying their third fund, $28 million in size, and are preparing to raise a fourth fund with a target size of $40 million. They currently own over 200 homes in the Bay Area, and are buying 30 to 40 homes per month. Our client has 32 employees, with plans to grow substantially larger. The ideal candidate will be favorably predisposed to a fast-paced startup environment, where they can leverage their experience to help continue the build-out of the client’s financial accounting systems, and oversee all cash flow and accounting. The successful candidate will become an important part of company as they embark to grow a substantial 21st Century real estate company that is both innovative and nimble. The initial focus of this position will be to gain control over costs, create solid, yet, scalable accounting processes to reduce cost where financially wise. The ideal candidate will have innovative thinking about business processes that keep pace with the growth and structure of the business. Prior experience in creating and implementing accounting processes from the ground up is highly desired. Currently, the department has four people. What you will be responsible for: • Oversee complex GAAP accounting operation. • Prepare timely and accurate financial statements. • Oversee annual audit. • Prepare monthly cash flow reports. • Manage cash flow. • Create budgets for each fund and provide budget vs. actual reports. • Oversee accounting IT systems. • Develop tight cost control systems. What you will bring to the table: • 2+ years of experience as a controller for a SMB. • CPA or heavy financial and accounting background. • 7+ years of hands on accounting experience. • Management of accounting staffing. • Strong analytical skills. • Desire to be hands-on , not just be a manager. • Ability to adapt to fast-paced startup environment. • Strong computer skills. • Ability to work under pressure and with deadlines. • Excellent references. • Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required, Master’s degree a plus. Compensation is competitive. Qualified candidates send resume to Karen@PeopleConnectStaffing.com.

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CONTROLLER - STARTUP AND HANDS-ON