Company

real estate

Controller

$150–200k New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; Brooklyn, New York, United States; India CONTRACT Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“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.

real estate
Problems you'll solve

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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