Assistant Controller, Real Estate

Jobot; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health benefits

401K match

Remote Fridays

Growth opportunities

Culture and stability

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Assistant Controller, Real Estate, to lead the accounting team overseeing multifamily, office, and retail properties across a dynamic platform. This senior role blends technical accounting, FP&A, and deal work with close partnership to acquisition and asset management teams.

You will own the monthly close, consolidate GAAP financials, supervise staff, and build dashboards with Power BI or Tableau. CPA required; 7+ years real estate accounting; hands-on Yardi experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA is required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience blending public accounting and real estate.
• Experience supervising, training, and developing accounting staff.
• Direct experience with multifamily, office, or retail properties.
• Hands-on Yardi experience or equivalent real estate accounting platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team and develop staff.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Prepare consolidated GAAP financials across property types.
• Direct forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses with asset management.
• Build dashboards with Power BI or Tableau.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and JV accounting.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA REQUIRED

Tools

Yardi

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Assistant Controller, Real Estate

$150000 - $190000 per year | New York, NY | Hybrid | Permanent

Assistant Controller | Real Estate Accounting, JV & Acquisitions | NYC

A bit about us:

The U.S. arm of a globally recognized real estate powerhouse with a multi-billion-dollar portfolio, investing in and developing multifamily, office, retail, and mixed-use properties nationwide through best in class joint venture partners

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation Package
• 100% paid Health Benefits by employer
• 401K Match
• Work from Home on Friday's
• Nice blend of Accounting + FP&A + M&A
• Fun Company Events & Great Culture
• Tremendous Growth Opportunities
• Exceptional job stability backed by a global institution
• Direct exposure to senior leadership

Job Details

Step into a senior accounting leadership seat at a dynamic real estate platform spanning multifamily, commercial office, and retail. This role combines technical accounting, team leadership, and strategic financial analysis, with a real chance to improve processes and drive portfolio performance. You will partner closely with acquisition, development, asset management, and property management teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Team
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team
• Set priorities and manage workflow through each close
• Be the go to resource for complex accounting questions
• Help with hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews
• Partner with the Senior Controller and Director of Accounting to improve close, reporting, and controls

Own the Close and Reporting

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• Prepare and review consolidated GAAP financials across multifamily, commercial, and retail
• Direct forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses with asset management
• Review reporting from third party property managers and JV partners
• Manage lease accounting under ASC 842, including net effective rent, straight line rent, and CAM
• Oversee construction and development accounting
• Prepare consolidations involving multiple entities, equity investments, and JVs, including VIE analysis
• Support tax and governmental reporting with outside advisors

Controls, Systems and Audit

• Maintain the SOX compliance program
• Serve as the main liaison with external auditors
• Act as functional lead for Yardi
• Build dashboards with Power BI or Tableau
• Prepare periodic reporting for the international parent company

Work on Deals

• Lead accounting support for acquisition due diligence
• Direct the accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and JV transactions, including purchase accounting and waterfall calculations
• Advise third party property managers across multiple markets
• Partner with acquisition, asset management, and development teams across regional offices

What You Need:

1. 1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
2. 2. CPA REQUIRED
3. 3. Must have 7+ years of progressive accounting experience blending public accounting and real estate
4. 4. Direct experience supervising, training, and developing accounting staff
5. 5. Experience with multifamily, commercial office, or retail properties
6. 6. Hands on Yardi experience preferred, or a comparable real estate accounting platform

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