Position: Controller at Prestigious Real Estate Firm (Exciting Opportunity)
The Controller will lead day-to-day property level accounting across the firm’s real estate portfolio and corporate platform, overseeing a team of approximately 4–10 accounting professionals. This role is responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and driving consistency across property and corporate accounting functions.
This is a technology-focused role. The Controller will use AI and other tools to expand what the accounting team can handle, so the platform can grow without a proportional increase in headcount. The Controller will also serve as a leader and mentor to the team, building their skills and productivity over time.
This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is based in-office full time in Englewood, NJ, with limited travel as needed.
Core Accounting & Financial Management
- Oversee property- and portfolio-level accounting across all assets
- Ensure accuracy of financial data, reporting, and reconciliations across entities
- Manage monthly and annual close processes
- Review financial statements and support regular financial review meetings
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including aging, collections, and legal arrears tracking
· Oversee accounting for the management company, ensuring proper billing and expense allocation — including payroll — across entities and businesses
Cash Management & Payments
- Oversee payment processing, including vendor payments and invoice approvals
- Manage property-level capital call tracking and investor payment follow-ups
Systems & Yardi Management
- Administer and maintain Yardi across the portfolio
- Set up properties, units, and accounting structures
- Manage user access, permissions, and system functionality
- Implement and optimize system modules (e.g., VendorCafe, contracts, reporting tools)
- Coordinate with Yardi support and oversee rollout of new features and workflows
Reporting & Data Distribution
- Develop and manage recurring financial reports for ownership and management
- Oversee automated report distribution (weekly/monthly investor reporting)
- Maintain reporting distribution lists and ensure accuracy
- Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to asset management and executive teams
Financial Operations Support (Development / Construction)
- Oversee accounting support for construction draws and requisitions
- Assist Accounting team to review invoices, lien waivers, COIs, and contracts prior to payment
- Assist with developer fee calculations and supporting documentation
- Coordinate with project managers, consultants, and vendors on financial matters
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Serve as the central accounting resource for internal teams (asset management, property management, construction)
- Interface with vendors, tenants, and partners on financial matters
- Support executive team and asset management with financial data and analysis
- Lead accounting setup during new property acquisitions and transitions
Process Improvement & Technology
- Lead major technology implementations — AI and otherwise — to expand the team’s capacity and productivity as the platform grows
- Drive automation of accounting processes such as payables, workflows, and reporting
- Continually evaluate new accounting technologies and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and data accuracy
Team Leadership & Support
- Manage and develop a team of 4–10 accounting professionals
- Act as a hands-on mentor, building the team’s skills and productivity over time
- Evaluate team structure and recommend the right size and scope as the platform grows
This Position is Bonus Eligible
Pay: $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you specifically have any real estate background experience?
Experience:
- Controller: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Englewood, NJ 07631 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
