Full-Charge Bookkeeper

About Us

La Placa Group is a vertically integrated real estate development and investment company based in Newport Beach, California. Our operations span four synergistic divisions — construction, brokerage, investment/holdings, and real estate wholesaling — all working together to acquire, develop, manage, and optimize residential real estate across Southern California.

We are a dynamic, family-run organization built on integrity, excellence, and innovation. Our mission is to create lasting value through efficient systems, disciplined financial management, and high-quality projects.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Full-Charge Bookkeeper / Controller to oversee and manage all accounting and financial operations across our four entities. This is a key leadership role within a small, high-impact team — ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining impeccable financial organization and accuracy.

As the financial pulse of the company, you will be responsible for all bookkeeping, reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis across our construction, development, brokerage, investment, and wholesaling divisions. You will ensure that all accounts are reconciled, all income and expenses are properly categorized, and that management has a clear, real-time understanding of our financial position.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting across all entities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and month-end close.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany balances monthly.
• Manage construction project budgets, job costing, and expense allocations.
• Track and report income and expenses for wholesaling, investment, and development operations.
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports to ownership.
• Maintain complete and accurate general ledger and chart of accounts for all entities.
• Manage vendor payments, contractor invoicing, and payroll processing.
• Coordinate with external CPA for tax filings, audits, and year-end reviews.
• Develop and refine financial systems and internal controls to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Support ownership with budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Help build and refine our SOP's from an accounting & finance standpoint, reduce redundancies and improve overall effeciencies to be frictionless and streamlined.

Who the Ideal Candidate Is

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled, organized, and analytical financial professional who wants to make a tangible impact within a small, fast-growing organization.

You are:

• Extremely detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and accountability.
• A proven expert in real estate and construction accounting, with a strong command of financial management.
• Able to multitask effectively across multiple entities, projects, and responsibilities.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, family-run business environment.
• Confident in taking ownership of systems, processes, and reporting to drive clarity and performance.
• Someone who finds satisfaction in keeping financials clean, compliant, and perfectly reconciled.

If you're looking for a role where your precision, insight, and initiative directly shape the company's success — this is it.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Required: Proven track record of success in real estate accounting and financial management, ideally within development, construction, or investment environments.
• Minimum 5 years of full-charge bookkeeping or controller-level experience.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Microsoft Excel.
• Deep understanding of GAAP, intercompany accounting, and job costing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and discretion with confidential financial data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in real estate investment, development, construction, or wholesaling.
• Familiarity with California tax and compliance laws related to real estate.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay ($28–$35/hour, DOE)
• Health insurance and 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership within a rapidly expanding real estate group
• Collaborative and supportive environment where your work has a direct and visible impact

Schedule

• Full-Time, Monday–Friday
• 8-hour in-person schedule at our Newport Beach office

Summary

This is more than a bookkeeping position — it's a critical financial leadership role at the center of a vertically integrated real estate group. The ideal candidate will bring expertise, ownership, and precision to our financial systems, ensuring every transaction and report reflects our commitment to excellence.

If you're a proven accounting professional with deep real estate experience, a bachelor's degree or higher, and a passion for financial clarity and accuracy, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person