Controller, Accounting, Financial Controller

Location: New York

Established South Jersey client is looking to add a Controller with real estate industry experience to their finance team. The Controller will be responsible for ensuring compliance within the government sector, overseeing cost accounting, consolidations, financial reporting, budgeting, general ledger responsibilities, assisting with payroll tax processing, creating financial forecasting coordinating month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, and implementing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets.

The ideal individual for this role must be a people leader, drive process improvements & ERP system enhancements, have strong knowledge of GAAP, and proven experience in budgeting.

Major Responsibilities
· Review and manage accounting operations
· Oversee the month end close process
· Develop financial strategies
· Expense Variance Review
· Prepare financial statements and reports
· Account Reconciliations
· Consolidate financial data
· Internal Control Monitoring
· Assist with internal/external audit preparation
· Coach, Train, Mentor financial staff