Controller

recrewts; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing real estate firm in Paramus, NJ seeks a highly skilled Controller to oversee financial operations. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and ideally a CPA. Key responsibilities include managing the finance team, ensuring GAAP compliance, and overseeing financial reporting. The position is full-time and requires strong organizational skills and effective communication. Competitive salary offered ranging from $140,000 to $165,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with collaborative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and finance operations across the corporate entity.
• Ensure timely monthly closes and annual statements.
• Manage treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

GAAP compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Yardi accounting software

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$140,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

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Controller

Full time, onsite in Bergen County, NJ

Our client, a growing real estate investment and development firm in Bergen County, NJ, is seeking a highly skilled Controller to lead accounting and finance operations across the corporate entity and portfolio. This role is best suited for a finance professional who thrives in the details, enjoys building processes, and is motivated by deadlines and precision. The Controller will have oversight of all financial reporting, cash flow management, internal controls, and investor reporting—while working closely with the partners and property management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and finance operations across the corporate entity and multifamily portfolio
• Ensure timely monthly closes, quarterly reporting, and annual statements, with variance analysis and commentary
• Review and approve construction draw requests, working with lenders and construction managers
• Partner with property management to monitor property-level financial results, budgets, and operating performance
• Ensure compliance with GAAP accounting standards
• Ensure adherence to property management agreements and lender requirements
• Manage treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, debt servicing, and liquidity planning
• Develop budgeting and forecasting processes for both corporate and property-level operations
• Maintain strong banking relationships and oversee cash disbursement/collection processes
• Implement internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure accuracy, and prevent fraud
• Handle tax filings, audits, and replacement reserve submissions
• Oversee audits and tax preparation, working with external accountants to ensure compliance and timely filings
• Manage insurance policies and broker relationships to optimize coverage and cost
• Prepare and review financial reports and distributions for investors
• Support investor relations by ensuring timely, accurate, and transparent reporting
• Respond to investor inquiries regarding financial performance
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting/finance team, including oversight of a staff accountant or bookkeeper
• Oversee accounts payable associates and property accountants
• Establish scalable systems, policies, and procedures to support growth
• Implement technology and process improvements to streamline reporting and improve data accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
• Proven experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller
• Must have exposure to real estate, investment management, or related sectors, ideally with Yardi accounting software
• Strong technical accounting skills with hands-on experience—must be comfortable “in the weeds” while also managing reporting at the portfolio and corporate level
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; thrives on structure and accountability
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across a lean, entrepreneurial team
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage a small but highly effective finance team

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Real Estate and Investment Management