Controller

Controller: Multifamily Property Accounting Location: New York City (In-Office 4–5 Days/Week) Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000 Base + Bonus

Our SelectLeaders client is a vertically integrated real estate investment and services firm headquartered in New York City. The company has built a multi-dimensional platform spanning property management, construction management, acquisitions, lending, and proprietary data analytics, in the NYC multifamily market.

With a portfolio of more than 50 multifamily buildings and plans to add 250+ additional units this year, the firm partners with major institutional investors to support a portfolio that includes units ranging from luxury Class A to affordable, and rent-stabilized buildings throughout New York City.

They are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations for its growing portfolio. This role is ideal for a hands-on operational accounting leader with deep multifamily experience, strong Yardi expertise, and a proven ability to manage remote and offshore accounting teams in a high-growth environment. The Controller will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of accounting processes. The ideal candidate brings 10–15 years of multifamily accounting experience and has the operational mindset to identify process improvements while maintaining strict financial reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple multifamily properties and entities

Review, approve, and independently sign off on property-level financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Oversee financial reporting timelines, including delivery of 40+ monthly financial packages by established deadlines

Quickly identify and resolve discrepancies within property financials and reporting packages

Oversee reconciliations including bank accounts, security deposits, taxes, and intercompany accounts

Oversee A/P, A/R, cash management, and treasury-related processes

Coordinate audits, tax filings, and lender reporting requirements

Manage and mentor a team of remote/offshore property accountants and accounting support staff

Help scale accounting operations and improve workflows as the portfolio continues to grow

Drive operational efficiencies, process improvements, and strengthened internal controls

Assist with onboarding newly acquired assets, including opening balance sheets, establishing accruals, coordinating bank account setup and treasury functions, and transitioning assets to assigned property accountants

Partner with Asset Management teams on variance analysis and NOI drivers

Participate in bi-weekly client and ownership update calls to address financial and operational matters

Build and enhance financial reporting and analysis tools utilizing advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Serve as the system lead and subject matter expert for Yardi

Oversee preparation and review of NYC regulatory filings, including TC (Tax Commission / certiorari support), RPIE (Real Property Income & Expense filings), and independently review and sign off on RPIE filings

Qualifications 8+ years of accounting experience within real estate accounting

Strong multifamily property accounting experience

CPA Designation Preferred

Experience overseeing large portfolios and multiple entities/assets simultaneously

Experience managing remote and/or offshore accounting teams

Advanced proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Excel

Deep understanding of accrual accounting and property-level financial reporting

Experience with NYC regulatory filings including TC and RPIE

Strong organizational, communication, and deadline management skills

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

What Success Looks Like Financial reporting deadlines are consistently met with accuracy

Newly onboarded assets are transitioned smoothly and efficiently

Offshore accounting workflows operate effectively and scale successfully

Financial reporting quality and internal controls continue to improve as the portfolio grows

Accounting operations evolve to support a centralized platform managing 2,000+ units