Property Management Controller

ABOUT US

Wright Equities Inc. is a growing property management company headquartered in Fresno, California, managing approximately 20 multi-family properties and growing across California’s Central Valley, including Fresno, Modesto, Tracy, Manteca, Lathrop, and Hanford. With approximately 60 employees, we pride ourselves on operational excellence, financial integrity, and deliver exceptional service to owners and tenants alike. We promote from within and invest heavily in the growth of our team, and this is an opportunity to lead our accounting function, shape financial strategy across a fast-growing multi-entity portfolio, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. We are seeking an experienced Property Management Controller to provide the financial leadership necessary to support our continued growth.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Creativity and a readiness to implement new ways of streamlining processes across the accounting function
• Fresh ideas for driving growth and identifying efficiencies as the portfolio expands
• A positive, solutions-oriented attitude and the adaptability to manage multiple priorities across a growing, multi-entity portfolio
• Strong technical expertise in accounting fundamentals, financial reporting, and internal controls, paired with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Trustworthiness and accountability, with the confidence to serve as a strategic partner and advisor to executive leadership
• An entrepreneurial mindset and the drive to help build and scale the accounting function as the company grows, including comfort leveraging technology and AI tools to improve efficiency

JOB SUMMARY

The Property Management Controller will oversee all accounting operations for the company, including general ledger management, financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll oversight, cash management, and internal controls. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely financial information for ownership, management, and property owners, while maintaining compliance with industry best practices. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting leadership, thrives in a hands-on environment, and brings experience relevant to real estate and/or property management. This positions works in our Corporate office in Fresno, California and is On Site. Salary range is 125,000-135,000**.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee preparation of monthly financial statements for the company and properties managed for clients
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly close processes, including bank reconciliation oversight, account reconciliations and journal entries
• Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to leadership and property owners
• Monitor cash flow and coordinate cash management across multiple property accounts/entities

Accounting Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including AP, AR and payroll processing (oversight of third party)
• Manage company banking relationship and opening of new bank accounts for clients
• Maintain the chart of accounts, accounting policies, and procedures
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for property-level income, expenses, security deposits and owner/client distributions of excess cash (as applicable)

Compliance & Controls

• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company and client assets
• Oversee and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax filings (property tax, personal property tax, 1099s, business licenses, etc.)
• Coordinate with external CPA firm for annual corporate tax preparation
• Stay current on related accounting regulations and property management industry standards

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process for the company and support the budget review process for individual properties
• Provide support to the property management team as to variance analysis in comparing actual results to budget/forecast
• Ensure cash management policies to maintain reserves for capital projects, property taxes, insurance, etc.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Supervise outsourced payroll process
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing training
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Partner with property management and operations teams to streamline financial processes

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5–6 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory/leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard accounting software
• Exposure to HR and payroll management is a plus
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work on-site in the Fresno, CA office 5 days per week
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial information
• Due to the nature of this role, a background check will be conducted upon conditional offer.

Preferred:

• Experience in property management, real estate, or related industry
• Experience with real estate/property management accounting software (e.g., Yardi, AppFolio, RealPage, MRI, or similar)
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification is a plus but not required
• Experience managing multi-entity or multi-property financials
• Experience with inter-company payables and reimbursement

RESUME AND COVER LETTER

Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. No recruiters please. This role is located in Fresno, California and is not designed for remote work. **This is the salary range a candidate can anticipate to be paid and will be based on skills, experience and knowledge applicable to the Property Management Controller Role.

Pay: $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience managing multi-entity or multi-property financials?
• Do you have experience with real estate/property management accounting software (e.g., Yardi, AppFolio, RealPage, MRI, or similar)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting : 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Fresno, CA (Required)

Work Location: In person