Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Position: Controller
Industry: Real Estate
Location: Newark, NJ (on-site 4 days/week)
Duration: 3 months (temp to perm)
Pay Rate: $85 - $100/hr (depending on experience)

We are currently seeking candidates for a Controller position located in Newark, NJ. The role is with an industry leading real estate and property management firm.

• Oversee full accounting and financial operations for a multi-entity real estate portfolio.
• Maintain general ledgers; manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Manage cash balances, bank reconciliations, and cash flow projections.
• Enter and maintain leases in Yardi; manage tenant billing, rent collections, and bill-backs.
• Process accounts payable, including invoice review, approvals, and payments.
• Coordinate capital calls, ownership distributions, promotes, and management fees.
• Monitor mortgages, refinances, lease expirations, and major contracts.
• Support acquisitions and dispositions with financial analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate payroll, salary allocations, and intercompany bill-backs.
• Implement and manage financial systems and maintain organized financial records.
• Serve as primary finance contact for ownership, lenders, and external accountants.
• Support tax reporting, audits, and other ad hoc financial projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of property accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of Yardi (required).
• Experience managing multi-entity portfolios.
• Strong understanding of A/R, A/P, budgeting, and cash flow.
• Comfortable working with lenders, ownership groups, and external accountants.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
• Advanced Excel skills.

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please send your resume to Brian at