Current Positions

Job Description

A NYC Owner and operator of commercial properties is looking for a Controller with real estate experience.

Position Key Tasks:

• Maintain internal controls and safeguards
• Monitor cash flow and manage banking relationships, record banking transactions and perform reconciliation for multiple accounts
• Supervise Accounts Payable, approve and process weekly payments
• Prepare and file 1099 and 1098 forms
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including retirement plan contributions and benefits payments
• Perform HR duties for union and non-union staff members
• Collaborate on various audits from the government and 3^rd party accounting firm
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision making
• Manage company IT infrastructure in partnership with the MSP
• Generate and analyze monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements for multiple entities and consolidate to assess the performance
• Process Real Estate tax payments
• Collaborate with legal firms on RE tax assessments, prepare TC201 forms, file RPIE
• Calculate and allocate administrative, insurance, marketing and accounting expenses to properties
• Maintain various schedules to record activity, including but not limited to prepaid expenses, amortization and depreciation and others
• Collaborate with VP Finance and VP Operations on annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow statements
• Manage the general ledger system, prepare journal entries and review ledgers
• Assist with tax returns preparation
• Respond to inquiries from lenders
• Analize and record investment portfolio activity based on statements and K1s
• File quarterly state sales tax returns
• Work closely with senior leadership to provide financial insight and strategic recommendations
• Perform other related duties and contribute to special projects

Knowledge and Competencies:

Knowledge: Strong knowledge of accounting principles, proficiency in accounting Software (MRI preferred), skilled in Excel with the ability to create complex spreadsheets to track, analyze and audit data.

Competencies: Professionalism, analytical thinker, written and verbal communication, detail oriented, collaborative, drive for results with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Education:

B.S. in Accounting or Finance

Experience:

Required: 7+ years general accounting experience with proven record of growth and leadership preferably with real estate industry exposure

Certifications & Licenses:

CPA preferred

Physical Requirements/Environment/Working Conditions:

Requires extended periods of sitting, typing and reviewing information on a computer screen. Additionally, extended periods of standing, bending, stooping and some lifting in connection with filing is required.

Job Type: Full time