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)