Contract Controller- 6 months ,full time, real estate

TGG Accounting; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

TGG Accounting, a client in retail-as-a-service, is seeking a hands-on Contract Controller for a 6-month maternity leave cover in Tribeca. The role requires leading the month-end close, managing brand billing, and overseeing ASC 842 lease accounting across ~100 leases.

You will supervise a senior accountant and collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. This is a W2 hybrid position starting November 1 in NYC.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Management experience (leading 3+ people ideal).
• Strong GAAP knowledge, including month-end and year-end close.
• Lease accounting experience - is REQUIRED.
• NetSuite experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Startup or small-company background, with hands-on exposure to every part of the close.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Oversee monthly brand billing, creating statements for brands and stores based on prior-month performance.
• Manage ASC 842 lease accounting for nearly 100 leases.
• Handle AP/AR, cash management, and cash flow analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, tax, and internal controls.
• Guide and review the work of a senior accountant.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Hands-on close experience

Tools

NetSuite

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Contract Controller | Tribeca, NYC (Hybrid) | 6-Month Contract (W2 role)

$80-$90/ per hour | November-May | November 1 start - Full-time!

Our client, a retail-as-a-service company, is looking for a hands-on Controller for a 6-month contract to cover a maternity leave. They run a lean team, and the work follows a steady monthly rhythm. A November 1 start gives you two full cycles to get comfortable and make an impact.

What you'll do

• Lead month-end close, preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Oversee monthly brand billing, creating statements for brands and stores based on prior-month performance (the largest part of the workload)
• Manage ASC 842 lease accounting for nearly 100 leases
• Handle AP/AR, cash management, and cash flow analysis
• Support budgeting, forecasting, tax, and internal controls
• Guide and review the work of a senior accountant

What you bring

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Management experience (leading 3+ people is ideal)
• Strong GAAP knowledge, including month-end and year-end close
• Lease accounting experience - is REQUIRED
• NetSuite experience
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
• Startup or small-company background, with hands-on exposure to every part of the close

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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.