Assistant Controller,Real Estate Job New York New York USA,Accounting

Assistant Controller, Real Estate

$150000 - $190000 per year | New York, NY | Hybrid | Permanent

Assistant Controller | Real Estate Accounting, JV & Acquisitions | NYCA bit about us:

The U.S. arm of a globally recognized real estate powerhouse with a multi-billion-dollar portfolio, investing in and developing multifamily, office, retail, and mixed-use properties nationwide through best in class joint venture partners

Why join us?

Competitive Compensation Package
100% paid Health Benefits by employer
401K Match
Work from Home on Friday's
Nice blend of Accounting + FP&A + M&A
Fun Company Events & Great Culture
Tremendous Growth Opportunities
Exceptional job stability backed by a global institution
Direct exposure to senior leadership

Job Details

Step into a senior accounting leadership seat at a dynamic real estate platform spanning multifamily, commercial office, and retail. This role combines technical accounting, team leadership, and strategic financial analysis, with a real chance to improve processes and drive portfolio performance. You will partner closely with acquisition, development, asset management, and property management teams.

What You’ll Do:

Lead the Team
Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team
Set priorities and manage workflow through each close
Be the go to resource for complex accounting questions
Help with hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews
Partner with the Senior Controller and Director of Accounting to improve close, reporting, and controls

Own the Close and Reporting

Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close
Prepare and review consolidated GAAP financials across multifamily, commercial, and retail
Direct forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses with asset management
Review reporting from third party property managers and JV partners
Manage lease accounting under ASC 842, including net effective rent, straight line rent, and CAM
Oversee construction and development accounting
Prepare consolidations involving multiple entities, equity investments, and JVs, including VIE analysis
Support tax and governmental reporting with outside advisors

Controls, Systems and Audit

Maintain the SOX compliance program
Serve as the main liaison with external auditors
Act as functional lead for Yardi
Build dashboards with Power BI or Tableau
Prepare periodic reporting for the international parent company

Work on Deals

Lead accounting support for acquisition due diligence
Direct the accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and JV transactions, including purchase accounting and waterfall calculations
Advise third party property managers across multiple markets
Partner with acquisition, asset management, and development teams across regional offices

What You Need:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field

2. CPA REQUIRED

3. Must have 7+ years of progressive accounting experience blending public accounting and real estate

4. Direct experience supervising, training, and developing accounting staff

5. Experience with multifamily, commercial office, or retail properties

6. Hands on Yardi experience preferred, or a comparable real estate accounting platform

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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