Document controller Jobs in Ontario, CA

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 OverviewWe 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 * Bachelors 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 **