Assistant Controller

CFS; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Assistant Controller to own accounting across property management, development, brokerage, and corporate operations in a hands-on leadership role. You will partner with senior leadership to deliver financial insights and drive key decisions for a growing commercial real estate platform.

Expect broad exposure to property, development, construction, and lease accounting, with opportunities to strengthen internal controls, reporting, and processes while guiding teams and external

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including real estate exposure.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting practices.
• Advanced Excel skills and real estate software proficiency (Yardi/MRI).

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close, consolidated financial reporting, forecasting, treasury, and cash management.
• Oversee property management accounting, including budgeting, reconciliations, financial analysis, banking activity, and client reporting.
• Manage development and construction accounting, including job costs, draw requests, lender packages, and budget-to-actual reporting.
• Maintain brokerage revenue schedules and oversee commission accounting, receivables, and closing reconciliations.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, compliance requirements, and internal control enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Excel

Job description

This Assistant Controller opportunity offers broad ownership across a growing commercial real estate platform, with direct exposure to executive leadership and multiple business divisions. It is an ideal next step for an accounting leader who wants hands-on impact, operational visibility, and room to strengthen processes.

Assistant Controller

Salary: $135,000 - $150,000 + bonus
Location: Miami Lakes, FL - 100% in office

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Take ownership of accounting across property management, development, brokerage, and corporate operations.
• Gain high visibility by partnering directly with senior leadership on financial insights and business decisions.
• Join an established commercial real estate firm managing more than 13 million square feet, with an active development pipeline.
• Broaden your expertise through exposure to corporate, property, construction, and lease accounting.
• Lead improvements to internal controls, accounting policies, reporting, and operational processes.
• Collaborate closely with property managers, project managers, brokers, and external accounting partners.
• Work in a hands-on leadership role where your recommendations can directly influence efficiency and growth.
• Access performance-based bonus potential, employer-supported healthcare options, paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities For The Assistant Controller

• Lead month-end and year-end close, consolidated financial reporting, forecasting, treasury, and cash management.
• Oversee property management accounting, including budgeting, reconciliations, financial analysis, banking activity, and client reporting.
• Manage development and construction accounting, including job costs, commitments, draw requests, lender packages, and budget-to-actual reporting.
• Maintain brokerage revenue schedules and oversee commission accounting, receivables, and closing reconciliations.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, compliance requirements, and internal control enhancements.
• Provide senior leadership with accurate reporting and data-driven financial insights.

Qualifications For The Assistant Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3–5 years in commercial real estate.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting practices.
• Advanced Excel skills and subject-matter expertise in Yardi, MRI, or comparable real estate accounting software.

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