Assistant Controller – Property Accounting (Interim)
Compensation- $50-65 per/hour (commensurate with experience)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
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Key leadership contributor supporting financial operations for a $100M+ multi-entity real estate portfolio
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High-visibility role partnering directly with executive leadership, legal, leasing, and asset management teams
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Opportunity to take ownership of cash flow oversight, receivables strategy, and financial reporting
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Interim role with meaningful impact in a fast-paced, operationally complex environment
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller-level professional to oversee core property accounting functions with a focus on cash management, accounts receivable, and revenue reporting. This role will act as a critical bridge between transactional accounting and financial oversight, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and insight across a diverse portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
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Own and oversee the full accounts receivable and billing lifecycle across multiple properties and revenue streams, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely collections
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Manage complex cash flow activity including wires, electronic payments (ClickPay), and event-based revenue; ensure proper recording, reconciliation, and reporting
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Lead month-end close activities related to revenue, AR, and cash, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and occupancy reporting
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Partner with senior accounting leadership to prepare and analyze consolidated cash flow reporting and financial summaries across entities
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Drive improvements in AR processes, collections strategies, and reporting frameworks to enhance visibility and reduce delinquencies
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Collaborate cross-functionally with leasing, legal, and operations teams to resolve billing issues, support tenant communications, and align on revenue tracking
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Serve as a key point of contact for AR and cash-related inquiries, providing insights and recommendations to leadership
Qualifications
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5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong exposure to real estate/property accounting
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Deep understanding of accounts receivable, cash management, and revenue recognition in a multi-entity environment
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Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis) and experience working with large datasets
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Experience with MRI, Yardi or similar property management/accounting systems strongly preferred
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Proven ability to interface with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
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Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and improve processes
Location & Schedule
Brooklyn, NY – Hybrid
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