Finance & Accounting

Real Estate Development Controller

$150K/yr - $180K/yr + Bonus
New York, NY (Hybrid)
Full Time

Our client, a well-known and highly reputable real estate developer, is seeking a Controller with great leadership skills. This company offers a hybrid schedule and significant potential for growth.

Salary: $150K – $180K, 20% target bonus

WFH 2-3 days per week

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage and mentor a team of 3-5 accounting professionals
  • Ensure appropriate controls and procedures are in place for accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Review workpapers of development projects to ensure accuracy
  • 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
  • Support CFO with ad-hoc analysis requests
  • Manage annual Building Operating Expense reports; prepare annual operating budget, revised forecasts
  • Ensure compliance with partnership agreements, debt covenants, and other contractual obligations

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’ s degree in Accounting or a related field
  • CPA strongly preferred
  • 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