Property Controller - Commercial Real Estate

A growing NYC-based real estate investment and management firm is seeking a Property Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting for a mixed commercial and residential portfolio. This role will manage property accounting operations, supervise AP/AR functions, and partner with operations teams to drive financial performance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements, variance analyses, and management reporting.
• Manage property accounting for commercial and residential assets.
• Supervise AP, AR, and third-party accounting providers.
• Monitor cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and budget-to-actual performance.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Drive process improvements and accounting system efficiencies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of property accounting experience within commercial real estate.
• Experience managing accounting staff and/or third-party accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end close, and property operations.
• Proficiency in Yardi.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)