Job Description

About The La Placa Group

The La Placa Group is a vertically integrated real estate investment and development company based in Newport Beach, California. We specialize in the acquisition of undervalued and distressed residential properties across Southern California with a focus on creating long-term value. Our projects range from fixing and flipping single-family homes to constructing multiple units on existing lots and expanding our long-term rental portfolio through strategic ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) development.

As a family-owned and growth-driven company, we operate across multiple affiliated entities—spanning construction, investment, brokerage, and marketing arms. This structure allows us to execute projects from acquisition through disposition or stabilization with full control and efficiency.

We are seeking a professional, confident, and detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to manage the financial health of our interrelated companies. This is a high-impact role for a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is excited to contribute to the financial leadership of a growing real estate portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight : Manage all accounting functions across multiple related entities (LLCs and S-Corps), including construction, property investment, and brokerage operations.
• Bookkeeping & Compliance : Handle full-cycle accounting—AP/AR, payroll, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Reporting : Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, project-level cost reports, and executive dashboards for decision-making.
• Project Budgeting : Track and report on construction budgets, cost allocations, and capital expenditures across development and value-add renovation projects.
• Cash Flow Management : Monitor operating cash across entities and provide proactive forecasting and planning.
• Tax & Audit Readiness : Coordinate with external CPAs on quarterly tax filings, year-end tax returns, and audits. Manage sales and payroll tax reporting.
• Process Improvement : Identify opportunities to streamline financial systems and implement controls as we scale operations.
• Entity Coordination : Maintain clean intercompany records and ensure alignment between real estate development, property holdings, and related business units.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, ideally within real estate development, construction, or investment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, tax compliance, and multi-entity accounting practices.
• Proficient in QuickBooks (QBO preferred), Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High level of discretion, accuracy, and organizational skill.

Preferred:

• Prior experience working in a real estate firm managing construction budgets and/or investment property books.
• Familiarity with California-specific tax codes and real estate compliance.
• Exposure to property management accounting, cost tracking, or pro forma analysis.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with opportunity for growth and impact.
• Health insurance and 401(k) benefits.
• Paid time off and a supportive team culture.
• A chance to help shape the future of a fast-growing real estate firm building long-term wealth through strategic development and investment.

Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8-hour shift

• Work Location : Newport Beach, CA (in person)

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