Financial Controller / VP Financial Reporting

Canvas Property Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas Property Group seeks a Controller to lead property accounting and financial reporting across a growing multifamily portfolio in New York City.

You will oversee the full close process and manage a distributed team of 8–10 property accountants (remote/offshore). The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of scaling systems and processes in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience (real estate required).
• Experience managing teams (including remote/offshore).
• Strong proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Excel.
• Deep understanding of accrual accounting and property‑level financials.
• Experience with NYC filings, including TC and RPIE.
• Strong organizational and communication skills preferred.
• NYC multifamily experience.
• Experience with outsourced accounting teams and lender reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close across multiple properties/entities.
• Review and approve property-level financials; ensure GAAP compliance.
• Sign off on property-level financial statements.
• Mentor a team of 8–10 remote property accountants.
• Oversee reconciliations (bank, security deposits, taxes, intercompany).
• Partner with Asset Management on variance analysis and NOI drivers.
• Oversee A/P, A/R, and cash management processes.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and lender reporting.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Build and enhance reporting using Microsoft Excel.
• Serve as system lead for Yardi.
• Oversee NYC regulatory filings, including TC and RPIE.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Yardi

Education

CPA

Tools

Excel

Yardi

Job description

We’re seeking a Controller to lead property accounting and financial reporting across a growing multifamily portfolio. This role oversees the full close process and manages a distributed team of 8–10 property accountants (remote/offshore).Ideal candidate: hands‑on, detail-oriented, and able to scale systems and processes in a fast‑growing environment.

About Canvas Property Group:

Canvas Property Group is a vertically integrated real estate investment and operating platform focused on multifamily assets in New York City. The firm combines institutional‑quality asset management, property operations, and construction capabilities with a data‑driven approach to enhance asset performance and deliver consistent, risk‑adjusted returns for its investors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close across multiple properties/entities
• Review and approve property‑level financials; ensure GAAP compliance
• Independently review and sign off on property‑level financial statements
• Manage and mentor a team of 8–10 remote property accountants
• Oversee reconciliations (bank, security deposits, taxes, intercompany)
• Partner with Asset Management on variance analysis and NOI drivers
• Oversee A/P, A/R, and cash management processes
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and lender reporting
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls
• Build and enhance reporting using Microsoft Excel
• Serve as system lead for Yardi
• Oversee preparation and review of NYC regulatory filings, including: TC (Tax Commission / certiorari support)
• Independently review and sign off on RPIE filings

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience (real estate required)
• Experience managing teams (including remote/offshore)
• Strong proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Excel
• Deep understanding of accrual accounting and property‑level financials
• Experience with NYC filings, including TC and RPIE
• Strong organizational and communication skills Preferred
• CPA
• NYC multifamily experience
• Experience with outsourced accounting teams and lender reporting

In office 3-5 days a week