Senior Property Controller & Finance Leader

NewMark Merrill Companies, Inc.; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NewMark Merrill Companies seeks an experienced Controller to lead our property accounting function across our retail real estate portfolio, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. The Controller will oversee a team including Assistant Controllers, Property Accountants, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Collections.

As a key leader, the Controller will set expectations, mentor team members, and drive process improvements, internal controls, and collaboration with Sr.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience supervising, developing, and guiding an accounting team.
• Commercial real estate, retail real estate, or property management accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of property accounting, financial reporting, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills; MRI preferred; Avid a plus.
• Experience using AI and emerging technologies to enhance accounting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with review of statements, GL activity, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals.
• Oversee CAM and tenant recovery reconciliations and dispute resolution.
• Lead annual property budgeting, forecast support, variance analysis, and financial insights.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

MRI

Microsoft Excel

Avid

Job description

NewMark Merrill Companies seeks an experienced Controller to lead our property accounting function across our retail real estate portfolio, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. The Controller will oversee a team including Assistant Controllers, Property Accountants, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Collections.

As a key leader, the Controller will set expectations, mentor team members, and drive process improvements, internal controls, and collaboration with Sr.