Controller / Accounting Manager

Elliman Capital; Miami (NM); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliman Capital | Associated Mortgage Bankers is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations across multiple entities. This hands-on leadership role combines process improvement with day‑to‑day accounting functions, including GL, AP, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP expertise, and mortgage banking familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field required.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience as Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager desired.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting skills.
• Mortgage banking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including GL, AP, payroll, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Lead full-cycle AP process: invoice approvals, vendor payments, coding, and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor cash flow.
• Lead month-end and year-end closes; improve procedures and internal controls.
• Coordinate with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and treasury management; support audits and tax work.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Elliman Capital | Associated Mortgage Bankers

Location: Hybrid | Miami, FL 33137 or Melville, NY 11747

About the Opportunity

Elliman Capital is the integrated lending arm of Douglas Elliman and operates as a division of Associated Mortgage Bankers, Inc. As we continue to grow nationally, we are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the company's accounting operations across multiple entities.

This is a hands-on Controller position within a growing mortgage banking organization. The ideal candidate enjoys building processes, improving financial operations, and working directly with executive leadership in a collaborative environment.

What Makes This Role Different

Exposure Across a Growing Mortgage Platform

You will oversee accounting operations across both Elliman Capital and Associated Mortgage Bankers, partnering directly with leadership while helping build scalable financial processes.

This provides:

• Leadership over accounting and financial operations
• Exposure to both operational and mortgage banking activity
• Opportunity to improve financial reporting and internal processesDirect collaboration with executive leadership

A Hands-On Leadership Role

This is not a traditional corporate Controller position. We are looking for someone who enjoys improving processes while remaining involved in the day‑to‑day accounting function.

You will:

• Oversee general accounting and accounts payable operations
• Lead financial reporting and month‑end close
• Improve accounting procedures and internal controls
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash management

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Manage the full‑cycle accounts payable process, including invoice approvals, vendor payments, expense coding, and corporate credit card reconciliations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Monitor cash flow and assist with treasury management
• Coordinate month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Lead annual financial audits, coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals, and ensure timely regulatory and financial reporting
• Coordinate tax preparation
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Develop and improve accounting procedures and financial reporting processes
• Partner with Operations and Executive Leadership on strategic initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing accounts payable and general accounting functions
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Mortgage banking experience preferred

Elliman Capital is a division of Associated Mortgage Bankers, Inc. Elliman Capital is a registered DBA of Associated Mortgage Bankers, Inc. NMLS 24794.

Associated Mortgage Bankers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment is at‑will. Compensation is not guaranteed and is subject to federal, state, and company regulatory requirements. All offers of employment are contingent upon background checks and compliance qualifications.