Controller, Accounting, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

Description:

Position Title:

Controller – Commercial Real Estate Status:
Direct Hire

Location:

On- site, Manhattan, Mid-Town, New York, Zip 10016

Hours:

Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm Pay: $150K-200K, +bonus

Job Summary A well-established, family-owned commercial real estate company based in Midtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced Controller to join our team. We own and manage approximately 1,000,000 rentable square feet of commercial real estate in Midtown South, including office, retail, and commercial/manufacturing properties. We seek an organized, responsible, and motivated professional with experience in commercial real estate accounting and property management.

This key role combines accounting, finance, tax, treasury, and real estate responsibilities. The Controller will report on managing the company’s daily accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, tax matters, treasury and cash management, mortgage and lender reporting, tenant billing and receivables, accounts payable, and property management systems. This role extends beyond traditional accounting. The Controller will collaborate with ownership, property management, tenants, lenders, accountants, attorneys, and other professionals, and will be actively involved in daily company and property operations.

We value collaboration, dependability, and a personable approach. We seek individuals who take ownership of their responsibilities and can work independently and as part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills are essential. The ideal candidate is professional, friendly, and comfortable communicating with tenants and external professionals to support our long-term landlord-tenant relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced real estate accounting professional seeking a meaningful role with a stable, long-term property owner, rather than a narrowly defined accounting position.

Key Responsibilities The Controller will have broad responsibility for the company's financial and accounting functions and its real estate portfolio. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Financial Accounting & Reporting:
Maintain and oversee financial records, general ledgers, trial balances, financial statements, adjusting and eliminating entries, intercompany transactions, and other periodic financial reporting. Tax Compliance & Coordination:
Coordinate with the company’s outside accounting firm, Anchin, on quarterly tax estimates, tax payments, and preparing and filing federal, state, and local tax returns. Prepare and oversee required real estate filings, including RPIE reports. Treasury & Cash Management:
Oversee banking relationships, account setup and administration, cash balances, transfers, reconciliations, and related accounting entries. Lender & Mortgage Reporting:
Manage lender and loan-servicer requirements, including quarterly and annual reporting, financial statements, trial balances, rent rolls, DSCR calculations, insurance compliance, economic surveys, and other required submissions. Communicate directly with lenders and servicers as necessary. Tenant Billing & Lease Administration:
Oversee tenant billing and accounting records, including base rent and other lease charges, operating expense escalations, real estate tax escalations, termination payments, and other amounts due under tenant leases. Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable:
Supervise and support AP and AR staff, monitor tenant receivables and collections, and oversee vendor payments and related accounting controls. Tenant Financial Review:
Review and analyze tenant financial statements and other financial information as required. Property Management & Accounting Systems:
Oversee the company’s CPM property…