Controller

Controller / VP Financial Reporting – Real Estate

Location: New York, NY (In-Office)

Salary: $160,000 – $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


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






Next Steps

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Kenton at HireIQ.