Our client, a well-known and highly reputable real estate firm investing in Class A commercial and luxury multifamily properties in NYC and across the US, is seeking a Controller with great leadership skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure appropriate controls and procedures are in place for accurate and timely financial reporting
• Oversee month-end close, including reviewing tax-based financial statements
• Oversee the preparation of detailed audit workpaper in connection with month, quarter and year-end financial audit and reporting process
• Reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers to general ledger and monthly reports
• Utilize existing accounting systems to automate processes and reporting where appropriate
• Manage accounting for the tenant accounting year-end lease requirements (i.e. CAM year reconciliations, annual sales report, etc.)
• Work with property management to research and explain budget to actual variances, and share these explanations with F&A leadership for use in monthly management meetings as required
• Support CAO with ad-hoc analysis requests
• Manage annual Building Operating Expense reports; prepare annual operating budget, revised forecasts
• Conduct lender compliance reporting and loan compliance activities (e.g., preparing financial packages for lenders, TC201, RPIE, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’ s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Managerial experience required
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and the accounting requirements of real estate organizations
• Strong organization, coordination and planning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines consistently
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills