Controller

EA Talent Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EA Talent Solutions has been engaged by a real estate company to find their next Controller. This is a hands‑on role built for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is comfortable managing multiple entities, and has a genuine desire to roll up their sleeves and help improve the accounting function from the inside.

The ideal candidate will partner with cross‑functional teams, oversee treasury operations, and lead a team while ensuring internal controls and accurate cash forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cash management, treasury, banking, or multi-entity accounting.
• Experience in real estate preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash balances and maintain the treasury calendar for all debt obligations.
• Ensure timely, accurate application of receipts and adherence to internal policies.
• Partner with AP, Payroll, and Accounting teams to forecast cash needs.
• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, and electronic banking platforms.
• Review bank analyses, control costs, and initiate electronic fund transfers.
• Maintain and update treasury policies and uphold internal controls.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, analyze variances, and review findings with the CFO and Principals.
• Project short-, mid-, and long‑term cash requirements.
• Oversee tenant security account processing and monthly reconciliations.
• Collaborate with A/R and A/P on aging reports and identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Support short‑term borrowing and repayment activity; partner with IT on treasury systems.
• Work cross‑functionally with Accounting, Operations, and Legal teams.
• Lead and develop team members; ensure training and adherence to policies.
• Manage multiple projects, letters of credit, auditor requests, and ad‑hoc reporting

Skills

Cash management

Treasury management

Banking relationships

Data analysis

Multi-entity accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Project

PivotTables

Job description

EA Talent Solutions has been engaged by a real estate company to find their next Controller. This is a hands‑on role built for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is comfortable managing multiple entities, and has a genuine desire to roll up their sleeves and help improve the accounting function from the inside. The ideal candidate isn't just looking for a job, they're looking for a long‑term home where they can grow alongside the company and play a meaningful role in shaping its future.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash balances and maintain the treasury calendar for all debt obligations
• Ensure timely, accurate application of receipts and adherence to internal policies
• Partner with AP, Payroll, and Accounting teams to forecast cash needs
• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, and electronic banking platforms
• Review bank analyses, control costs, and initiate electronic fund transfers
• Maintain and update treasury policies and uphold internal controls
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, analyze variances, and review findings with the CFO and Principals
• Project short-, mid-, and long‑term cash requirements
• Oversee tenant security account processing and monthly reconciliations
• Collaborate with A/R and A/P on aging reports and identify opportunities for efficiency
• Support short‑term borrowing and repayment activity; partner with IT on treasury systems
• Work cross‑functionally with Accounting, Operations, and Legal teams
• Lead and develop team members; ensure training and adherence to policies
• Manage multiple projects, letters of credit, auditor requests, and ad‑hoc reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 7+ years of experience in cash management, treasury, banking, or accounting within a multi‑entity organization
• Experience in the real estate industry preferred
• Proven ability to manage large volumes of data across multiple bank accounts
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables and VLOOKUP required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

As a recruitment and workforce management service, we are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity in all recruitment processes. We conduct our services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity laws. We do not discriminate against candidates on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. All candidate referrals are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and the requirements of the position. Clients engaging our services are reminded of their own legal responsibilities to uphold anti-discrimination laws and are expected to treat all referred candidates fairly and lawfully throughout the hiring process.