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real estate
Controller
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“Controller. Skills: accounting, financial reporting, Yardi, Microsoft Excel, NYC regulatory filings. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple multifamily properties and entities. Review, approve, and independently sign off on property-level financial statements in accordance with GAAP”
What You'll Achieve.
Financial reporting deadlines are consistently met with accuracy; Newly onboarded assets are transitioned smoothly and efficiently; Offshore accounting workflows operate effectively and scale successfully; Financial reporting quality and internal controls continue to improve as the portfolio grows; Accounting operations evolve to support a centralized platform managing 2,000+ units
Industry & Context.
Quickly identify and resolve discrepancies within property financials and reporting packages
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of accounting experience within real estate accounting, multifamily property accounting experience, Experience overseeing large portfolios and multiple entities/assets simultaneously, Experience managing remote and/or offshore accounting teams, Deep understanding of accrual accounting and property-level financial reporting, Experience with NYC regulatory filings including TC and RPIE, organizational, communication, and deadline management skills, Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Nice to Have
CPA Designation Preferred
What You'll Do.
and annual close processes across multiple multifamily properties and entities
and independently sign off on property-level financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Oversee financial reporting timelines
including delivery of 40+ monthly financial packages by established deadlines
Quickly identify and resolve discrepancies within property financials and reporting packages
Oversee reconciliations including bank accounts
and intercompany accounts
and treasury-related processes
and lender reporting requirements
Manage and mentor a team of remote/offshore property accountants and accounting support staff
Help scale accounting operations and improve workflows as the portfolio continues to grow
Drive operational efficiencies
and strengthened internal controls
Assist with onboarding newly acquired assets
including opening balance sheets
establishing accruals
coordinating bank account setup and treasury functions
and transitioning assets to assigned property accountants
Partner with Asset Management teams on variance analysis and NOI drivers
Participate in bi-weekly client and ownership update calls to address financial and operational matters
Build and enhance financial reporting and analysis tools utilizing advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Serve as the system lead and subject matter expert for Yardi
Oversee preparation and review of NYC regulatory filings
including TC (Tax Commission / certiorari support)
RPIE (Real Property Income & Expense filings)
and independently review and sign off on RPIE filings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Manage and mentor a team of remote/offshore property accountants and accounting support staff; Partner with Asset Management teams on variance analysis and NOI drivers; Participate in bi-weekly client and ownership update calls to address financial and operational matters
Communication Scope
communication; client and ownership update calls
Process & Methodology
deadline management
Full Job Description
## Responsibilities Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple multifamily properties and entities Review, approve, and independently sign off on property-level financial statements in accordance with GAAP Oversee financial reporting timelines, including delivery of 40+ monthly financial packages by established deadlines Quickly identify and resolve discrepancies within property financials and reporting packages Oversee reconciliations including bank accounts, security deposits, taxes, and intercompany accounts Oversee A/P, A/R, cash management, and treasury-related processes Coordinate audits, tax filings, and lender reporting requirements Manage and mentor a team of remote/offshore property accountants and accounting support staff Help scale accounting operations and improve workflows as the portfolio continues to grow Drive operational efficiencies, process improvements, and strengthened internal controls Assist with onboarding newly acquired assets, including opening balance sheets, establishing accruals, coordinating bank account setup and treasury functions, and transitioning assets to assigned property accountants Partner with Asset Management teams on variance analysis and NOI drivers Participate in bi-weekly client and ownership update calls to address financial and operational matters Build and enhance financial reporting and analysis tools utilizing advanced Microsoft Excel skills Serve as the system lead and subject matter expert for Yardi Oversee preparation and review of NYC regulatory filings, including TC (Tax Commission / certiorari support), RPIE (Real Property Income & Expense filings), and independently review and sign off on RPIE filings ## Qualifications 8+ years of accounting experience within real estate accounting Strong multifamily property accounting experience CPA Designation Preferred Experience overseeing large portfolios and multiple entities/assets simultaneously Experience managing remote and/or offshore acco
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