Controller – Real Estate Developer

A boutique New York City based real estate development firm is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting across its growing portfolio of residential development projects in Brooklyn.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting operations across development projects and corporate entities
• Ensure financial reporting is prepared in accordance with GAAP
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies
• Oversee accounting for ground-up development projects, including construction draws and capital tracking
• Monitor development budgets, job cost reports, and variance analysis
• Track project-level cash flow and ensure accurate capitalization of development costs
• Prepare financial packages and compliance reporting for construction lenders and capital partners
• Manage construction loan draw submissions and supporting documentation
• Assist with investor reporting, capital account tracking, and distribution calculations
• Assist ownership with project financial analysis and development feasibility
• Monitor project performance versus pro forma assumptions
• Support cash flow forecasting across active development projects
• Implement and improve accounting systems, controls, and reporting processes
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of accounting experience within real estate development, construction, or property management
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles
• Experience with development accounting, job costing, and construction loan draws
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, entrepreneurial company environment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously