Real Estate Controller - Jobot

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Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 per year

Headquartered in Jersey City, NJ we are a top ranked real estate development company dedicated to providing the NJ, NY and PA communities with modern residential multi-family apartments, commercial office spaces, and industrial facilities! We have the 2nd largest real estate portfolio in the state of NJ, consisting of 9,000 rental apartments and 6 million square feet of commercial space.

We are seeking a highly motivated Controller who will be responsible for managing accounting staff, assisting with property budgets/forecasts, monthly closing processes, AR/AP, cash management, and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.

Are you a Controller or Accounting Leader with 5+ years experience in a property management or real estate developer/investment group? If so, please keep reading...

Want to help increase the inventory of housing for residents & professionals in NY, NJ and PA? In this role, you will be a crucial organizational leader in making this happen!

• Competitive base salary + annual performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including company paid medical, dental and vision.
• We are growing fast and have a great employee retention record!
• Family owned and operated, and have been in business for over 50 years!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervise accountants and accounting staff.
• Responsible for monthly closing process, billing, accounts receivable accounts payable and cash management.
• Oversee all accounts and ledgers ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards, regulatory requirements, and partners’ needs.
• Accurate and timely production and review of all financial information and communication of results internally and with partners.
• Assist in annual preparation of property budgets and forecasts.
• Documentation of monthly financials, property budgets, annual property audits and tax returns
• Identify and implement systems or processes to maximize internal efficiencies, shorten reporting deadlines, and maintain integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Set up and manage the company’s financial reporting IT system.

Is your background a fit? Apply now, if you have the following...

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's Degree preferred).
• Knowledge and experience with real estate, construction, commercial and multi-family industries.
• 5-10+ years of experience as a Controller or Accounting Leader in the Real Estate or Construction industry.
• Strong fundamentals in GAAP, Tax, and financial reporting, with excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting.
• Software proficiency in Yardi (or similar) and MS Office Suite (advanced MS Excel).
• Proficient in preparing annual property budgets.
• Experience in managing the monthly closing process for billing, AR/AP, and cash management.

Bonus Round (desired but not required):

• CPA and/or Public accounting audit experience.
• Possess both commercial and multi-family industry experience.
• Prior experience managing the implementation/integration of new Accounting/Financial Reporting Software.

If you have a passion for the Real Estate Development industry and a desire to grow your career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as a supportive and collaborative work environment. Join our team today and make a difference in the world of real estate!

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