Finance Controller

Tahche Outsourcing Services Inc; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic real estate development firm seeks a Controller to oversee all financial aspects of its multi-entity organization. You'll work closely with management, focusing on financial strategy, reporting, and optimization. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of financial management experience, particularly in real estate. This full-time role operates on a US shift from a remote setup.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive financial management experience.
• At least 8 years in the real estate industry.
• Strong background in real estate finance and investment analysis.
• Extensive experience with financial modeling and deal structuring.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools; understanding of partnership and real estate tax principles.
• Experience with QuickBooks and property management software (AppFolio experience a plus).

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting operations including month-end close.
• Manage cash flow across multiple entities.
• Create detailed financial models for new investments.
• Oversee annual budgeting process.
• Manage debt compliance and reporting requirements.
• Structure and analyze potential joint ventures and new business opportunities
• Maintain tax planning strategies and manage relationships with external accountants
• Implement and maintain internal controls and financial procedure
• Provide strategic financial input on development projects and new business opportunities
• Manage debt compliance and reporting requirements
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions
• Create sophisticated financial models for development projects and acquisitions
• Analyze potential investment opportunities and prepare investment memoranda
• Develop cash flow projections and funding strategies
• Structure complex real estate and business transactions
• Evaluate and optimize capital structure across the portfolio
• Analyze and improve portfolio performance metrics

Skills

Real estate finance

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Investment analysis

Analytical skills

Multi-entity consolidation

Excel proficiency

QuickBooks

AppFolio

Tax planning

JV structuring

Debt management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

AppFolio

Job description

Our US Partner is a dynamic real estate development and investment firm that has been transforming Jersey City's neighborhoods since 2010. They've successfully developed 25 multi-family and commercial structures, including The Brunswick Center, a 50,000-square-foot education and wellness hub. Their diverse portfolio includes real estate development, early childhood education centers, property management, and strategic investments.

We seek an experienced Controller to oversee all financial aspects of our multi-entity organization. Working closely with the managing partner and operations manager, this role focuses on financial strategy, reporting, analysis, and optimization across our portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring sophisticated financial expertise to help drive our continued growth while maintaining strong controls and reporting systems.

This is a full-time role, on a US shift and on a WFH set-up.

If you have the right skill set, this may be your opportunity to enter this fast-growing organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct all accounting operations, including month-end close, financial statements, and consolidated reporting
• Manage cash flow across multiple entities and maintain relationships with financial institutions
• Create detailed financial models for new investments and acquisitions
• Develop and monitor KPIs for each business unit
• Oversee annual budgeting process and provide variance analysis
• Structure and analyze potential joint ventures and new business opportunities
• Maintain tax planning strategies and manage relationships with external accountants
• Implement and maintain internal controls and financial procedure
• Provide strategic financial input on development projects and new business opportunities
• Manage debt compliance and reporting requirements
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions

Financial Analysis & Planning

• Create sophisticated financial models for development projects and acquisitions
• Analyze potential investment opportunities and prepare investment memoranda
• Develop cash flow projections and funding strategies
• Structure complex real estate and business transactions
• Evaluate and optimize capital structure across the portfolio
• Analyze and improve portfolio performance metrics

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

12+ years of progressive financial management experience with at least 8 years in the real estate industry

• Strong background in real estate finance and investment analysis
• Extensive experience with financial modeling and deal structuring
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools
• Expert knowledge of real estate accounting principles
• Experience with QuickBooks and property management software (AppFolio experience a plus)
• Understanding of partnership and real estate tax principles

Technical Skills:

• Advanced financial modeling and valuation techniques
• Partnership and joint venture structuring
• Cash flow forecasting and management
• Debt and equity financing analysis
• Tax planning and compliance
• Financial controls and systems implementation
• Experience with construction draw processes and development budget

Professional Qualities:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of professionalism and integrity
• Comfort with complex financial structures
• Ability to translate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders