Controller

Search Masters, Inc.; Town/Village of Harrison (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Masters, Inc. in Harrison, NY is seeking a CONTROLLER who has 5 to 7 years of experience in real estate and corporate accounting. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and organizational skills, able to work independently while effectively communicating with ownership and external parties.

You will manage the general ledger, prepare monthly management reports, and assist in treasury functions while collaborating with third parties for smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of real estate and corporate accounting experience.
• Public accounting audit and/or tax experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills for data manipulation and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger for properties and corporate books.
• Prepare special ad-hoc analysis/projects as required.
• Assist in monthly management reports and compliance reporting.
• Perform daily treasury functions including monitoring cash activities.
• Analyze cash positions and prepare projections as needed.
• Work with third parties to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Real estate accounting

Corporate accounting

Strong Excel skills

Public accounting experience

Knowledge of Skyline

Job description

Family Office Commercial real estate firm located in Harrison, NY is looking to hire a CONTROLLER with 5 - 7 years of real estate and corporate accounting experience. An ideal candidate is someone who can work well in a small team environment, is an effective communicator with ability to interact directly with ownership and external parties, is an independent thinker and problem solver, proactive, has strong analytical skills, and superior organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of real estate and corporate accounting experience
• Public accounting audit and/or tax experience a plus
• Strong Excel skills (data manipulation, ad hoc analysis, layout/presentation of findings and thought process)
• Knowledge of Skyline is strongly desired

Key Responsibilities

• Primary manager of the general ledger for properties and corporate books
• Prepare special ad-hoc analysis/projects as required
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports, work papers, lender and partner compliance reporting – including monthly journal entries, bank reconciliations, and variance reports
• Daily treasury functions, including monitoring of daily cash activities, posting cash receipts, and cutting checks for properties and corporate office
• Analyze cash positions and prepare projections and distribution schedules as needed
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of development project budgets
• Work with 3rd parties (management companies, investors, insurance consultant, lenders, vendors, brokers. etc.) to ensure smooth operations and resolve issues
• Address the needs of the Family Office (distributions, communications with family members, etc.)
• Assist with preparation of year-end audit/tax packages and collaborating with the external accountants