Controller - Marcum Search

CBIZ is assisting our property management client in their search for a Controller in New York City, NY.

The Controller’s primary responsibilities will be to lead and oversee an accounting department, apply principles of accounting to compile and analyze financial information and advise senior management on accounting matters, oversee the maintenance of strong internal accounting processes and controls, and lead accounting processes and procedures such as cash management, top level oversight of AR/AP, month end close, and financial reporting activities for the company’s 3000+ unit portfolio. This is a fulltime on-site role based in midtown Manhattan.

Responsibilities include and are not limited to the following

• Manage and oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable clerks and the recording of daily activities and reporting
• Review financial statements at month-end close
• Produce executive summaries of current and projected financial position of the management and present interpretations and recommendations for further actions
• Supervise and assist bookkeeping staff in cash management to include wire transfers/bank check requests, deposit review, bank draws, bank reconciliations
• Maintain strong internal accounting processes and controls
• Supervise and assist in the budget process for the management company and individual properties within the portfolio
• Identify areas for process improvement and recommend solutions
• Supervision and management of accounting department
• Facilitate the biweekly accounting department meeting
• Preparation and analysis of management company annual operating budget and maintenance of detailed account analysis of the management company
• Preparation and analysis of clients’ annual operating budgets
• Collaboration with 3^rd party CPA for year-end workpaper preparation of multiple entity tax fillings

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years as a CPA, with a mix of public accounting for mid-size clients as well as private industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex accounting processes
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational and writing skills
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Possess and demonstrate an ability to write and communicate effectively
• Possess a high degree of proficiency in Excel
• Experience with Yardi Voyager or other real estate software a plus

Expected salary range: $150,000-$180,000 annually, exempt. Bonus eligible.

CBIZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CBIZ does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.