Controller

Controller: Multifamily Property Accounting

Location: New York City (In-Office 4-5 Days/Week)

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 Base + Bonus

Our SelectLeaders client is a vertically integrated real estate investment and services firm headquartered in New York City. The company has built a multi-dimensional platform spanning property management, construction management, acquisitions, lending, and proprietary data analytics, in the NYC multifamily market.

With a portfolio of more than 50 multifamily buildings and plans to add 250+ additional units this year, the firm partners with major institutional investors to support a portfolio that includes units ranging from luxury Class A to affordable, and rent-stabilized buildings throughout New York City.

They are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations for its growing portfolio. This role is ideal for a hands-on operational accounting leader with deep multifamily experience, strong Yardi expertise, and a proven ability to manage remote and offshore accounting teams in a high-growth environment.

The Controller will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of accounting processes. The ideal candidate brings 10-15 years of multifamily accounting experience and has the operational mindset to identify process improvements while maintaining strict financial reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple multifamily properties and entities

• Review, approve, and independently sign off on property-level financial statements in accordance with GAAP

• Oversee financial reporting timelines, including delivery of 40+ monthly financial packages by established deadlines

• Quickly identify and resolve discrepancies within property financials and reporting packages

• Oversee reconciliations including bank accounts, security deposits, taxes, and intercompany accounts

• Oversee A/P, A/R, cash management, and treasury-related processes

• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and lender reporting requirements

• Manage and mentor a team of remote/offshore property accountants and accounting support staff

• Help scale accounting operations and improve workflows as the portfolio continues to grow

• Drive operational efficiencies, process improvements, and strengthened internal controls

• Assist with onboarding newly acquired assets, including opening balance sheets, establishing accruals, coordinating bank account setup and treasury functions, and transitioning assets to assigned property accountants

• Partner with Asset Management teams on variance analysis and NOI drivers

• Participate in bi-weekly client and ownership update calls to address financial and operational matters

• Build and enhance financial reporting and analysis tools utilizing advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Serve as the system lead and subject matter expert for Yardi

• Oversee preparation and review of NYC regulatory filings, including TC (Tax Commission / certiorari support), RPIE (Real Property Income & Expense filings), and independently review and sign off on RPIE filings

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience within real estate accounting

• Strong multifamily property accounting experience

• CPA Designation Preferred

• Experience overseeing large portfolios and multiple entities/assets simultaneously

• Experience managing remote and/or offshore accounting teams

• Advanced proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Excel

• Deep understanding of accrual accounting and property-level financial reporting

• Experience with NYC regulatory filings including TC and RPIE

• Strong organizational, communication, and deadline management skills

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

What Success Looks Like

• Financial reporting deadlines are consistently met with accuracy

• Newly onboarded assets are transitioned smoothly and efficiently

• Offshore accounting workflows operate effectively and scale successfully

• Financial reporting quality and internal controls continue to improve as the portfolio grows

• Accounting operations evolve to support a centralized platform managing 2,000+ units