Controller - Real Estate Firm (Midtown) - $160k - $165k + B

Advice Personnel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Additional benefits

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Controller to manage financial operations across a diverse portfolio of real estate entities. This pivotal role involves overseeing accounting functions, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with tax laws and GAAP standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive approach to leadership. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and process improvement in a fast-paced environment, where your contributions will significantly impact the organization’s financial success.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Experience in real estate or property management accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations for 60+ real estate entities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Lead the implementation of SAP and improve internal controls.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Cash Flow Management

Tax Compliance

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the financial operations of over 60 real estate entities, including managed, owned, and third-party parking garages with diverse ownership structures. This position is open due to the upcoming retirement of our client’s long-time Controller, who will assist in the transition and training process.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting and financial operations for a portfolio of 60+ real estate and parking entities.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Create ad hoc financial reports and analyses for third-party managed parking garages.
• Manage cash flow, cash budgets, capital calls, and partner distributions for all entities.
• Prepare and file monthly and quarterly sales tax returns for 60+ entities.
• Prepare quarterly and annual Commercial Rent Tax (CRT) filings for approximately 12 entities.
• Compile year-end tax workpapers for internal and external accountants, including multiple public accounting firms.
• Supervise rent payments, escalation reconciliations, and real estate tax reimbursements across approximately 35 landlords and managing agents.
• Handle internal billing and reconcile intercompany balances.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Lead the implementation of SAP, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws, GAAP standards, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Prior experience in real estate or property management accounting highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; SAP experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
• Proactive, collaborative leader with a commitment to process improvement and accuracy.

Base Salary: $160k- $165k plus bonus, 401k (with match) and additional benefits/perks.

The above salary range represents Advice's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is not reflective of the total compensation package, which may also include benefits, equity and other non-cash incentives.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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