Our client, a fast-growing developer of luxury multifamily apartments in NYC, is seeking a Controller. The successful candidates will oversee all finance and accounting functions for the firm. This company has a friendly, collaborative work environment and can offer significant potential for professional growth in addition to an attractive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting team and oversee daily, monthly, and annual accounting activities for luxury development projects
• Coordinate with internal and external parties to execute cash transactions such as capital calls, investor distributions, and property acquisitions/sales and ensure accurate recording of journal entries in accounting software
• Oversee all processes involving requisitions and AIA billing processes
• Manage the coordination and execution of quarterly and annual reporting processes
• Respond to investor inquiries and assist with preparing various investor-level reports, including quarterly reports, annual budgets, and performance analyses
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for property, corporate and fund accounts
• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting for ongoing projects
• Assist with external audits, preparing supporting documentation as required for audit reviews
• Maintain and update accounting policy and procedure manuals, assisting with internal control improvements and other related matters
• Interact regularly with other accountants, on-site property personnel, and corporate office personnel to address day-to-day matters and project coordination
• Take the initiative in identifying and reporting potential accounting issues, and work with the team to provide solutions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• CPA preferred
• Strong knowledge of all accounting processes related to NYC development projects
• Experience working in the real estate development field, preferably at the management level