VP Financial Reporting

HireIQ; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HireIQ seeks a Controller/VP Financial Reporting to lead property accounting and corporate reporting across a New York City multifamily portfolio. This in-office role oversees the full close process and a distributed team, partnering with asset management and operations.

The role requires 8+ years in real estate accounting, GAAP expertise, and strong leadership, with advanced Yardi and Excel skills. NYC regulatory filings and lender reporting are integral to the function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of accounting experience, with strong real estate industry experience.
• Leadership experience managing accounting teams, including remote and offshore staff.
• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and property-level financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with NYC regulatory filings, including TC and RPIE.
• Strong understanding of audits, lender reporting, and financial compliance requirements.
• Highly organized with strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple properties and legal entities.
• Review and approve property-level financial statements, ensuring GAAP compliance and reporting accuracy.
• Independently review and sign off on property financial reporting and regulatory filings.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a distributed team of 8–10 property accountants, including remote and offshore staff.
• Oversee reconciliations including bank accounts, security deposits, taxes, and intercompany balances.
• Partner with Asset Management to analyze variances, performance trends, and NOI drivers.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management across the portfolio.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, lender reporting, and external stakeholder requests.
• Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and strengthen internal controls.
• Build and enhance reporting tools and financial analysis using Microsoft Excel.
• Serve as the lead administrator for Yardi and support systems optimization initiatives.
• Oversee preparation and review of NYC regulatory filings, including TC and RPIE filings.
• Independently review and sign off on RPIE filings.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Financial reporting

Team management

Yardi

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: New York, NY (In-Office)

Salary: $150,000 – $180,000 + Bonus

About the Role

A growing real estate investment and operating platform is seeking an experienced Controller / VP Financial Reporting to lead property accounting and financial reporting across a multifamily portfolio in New York City. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing the full financial close process while managing a distributed team of property accountants.

The position offers significant exposure to senior leadership, asset management, and operational teams, with a strong focus on financial reporting, compliance, process improvement, and scaling accounting systems in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple properties and legal entities
• Review and approve property-level financial statements, ensuring GAAP compliance and reporting accuracy
• Independently review and sign off on property financial reporting and regulatory filings
• Manage, mentor, and develop a distributed team of 8–10 property accountants, including remote and offshore staff
• Oversee reconciliations including bank accounts, security deposits, taxes, and intercompany balances
• Partner closely with Asset Management to analyze variances, performance trends, and NOI drivers
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management functions across the portfolio
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, lender reporting, and external stakeholder requests
• Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and strengthen internal controls
• Build and enhance reporting tools and financial analysis using Microsoft Excel
• Serve as the lead administrator for Yardi and support systems optimization initiatives
• Oversee preparation and review of NYC regulatory filings, including TC and RPIE filings
• Independently review and sign off on RPIE filings

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 8+ years of accounting experience, with strong real estate industry experience required
• Prior leadership experience managing accounting teams, including remote and offshore staff
• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and property-level financial reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with NYC regulatory filings, including TC and RPIE
• Strong understanding of audits, lender reporting, and financial compliance requirements
• Highly organized with strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience within NYC multifamily real estate
• Experience working with outsourced accounting teams
• Strong exposure to lender reporting and investor-facing financial deliverables