Assistant Controller: Real Estate Accounting & Mentorship

HireIQ; New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HireIQ is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations for a sizable multifamily portfolio in Westchester, NY, gaining exposure and mentorship from senior leaders with extensive experience scaling assets across New York.

You will manage full-cycle accounting, lead month-end close, review financial statements, and coordinate with property management and operations teams, while strengthening internal controls and developing a small accounting team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of real estate or multifamily accounting experience.
• Ownership of month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager; Affordable Housing experience preferred.
• Proactive professional who can lead processes and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for a multifamily portfolio.
• Lead the month-end close process with accuracy and accountability.
• Prepare and review financial statements.
• Oversee rent rolls, tenant ledgers, and cash management activity.
• Handle bank, operating, and escrow account reconciliations.
• Review budget-to-actual variances and provide analysis to leadership.
• Work closely with property management and operations teams.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team.

Skills

Real estate accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

HireIQ is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations for a sizable multifamily portfolio in Westchester, NY, gaining exposure and mentorship from senior leaders with extensive experience scaling assets across New York.

You will manage full-cycle accounting, lead month-end close, review financial statements, and coordinate with property management and operations teams, while strengthening internal controls and developing a small accounting team.