Controller
<p>Take on a newly created Controller role at one of NYC’s leading commercial real estate title agencies. Own accounting, reporting, escrow, and trust functions, lead a seasoned team, and partner directly with the Founder on complex transactions as the firm expands nationally.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Financial Management & Reporting: Prepare/analyze financial statements, maintain general ledger, manage month- and year-end closings, reconcile escrow/trust accounts, and prepare closing statements.</li><li>Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead budgeting process, monitor performance vs. budget, and manage cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Compliance & Audit: Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal policies, and industry regulations (RESPA, CFPB, DOI); coordinate audits and maintain regulatory knowledge.</li><li>Operational Oversight: Supervise accounting team (AP, AR, Escrow), optimize accounting procedures, and support escrow officers.</li><li>Systems & Technology: Manage accounting platforms (QuickBooks, RamQuest, SoftPro, Qualia, etc.) and collaborate with IT/operations for workflow efficiency.</li></ul>
<ul><li>5+ years of Title Agency accounting experience required; open to real estate, legal, or financial services with escrow/trust accounting exposure.</li><li>Knowledge of escrow procedures and trust accounting best practices.</li><li>Team leadership: Managing 2–3 experienced accountants/bookkeepers as accounting is transitioned in-house.</li><li>Systems: QuickBooks, Excel, TrackerPro, RamQuest, SoftPro, Qualia a plus.</li><li>CPA a plus</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please reach out to samuel.ojo@roberthalf</p>
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- New York, NY
- onsite
- Permanent
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100000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>Take on a newly created Controller role at one of NYC’s leading commercial real estate title agencies. Own accounting, reporting, escrow, and trust functions, lead a seasoned team, and partner directly with the Founder on complex transactions as the firm expands nationally.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Financial Management & Reporting: Prepare/analyze financial statements, maintain general ledger, manage month- and year-end closings, reconcile escrow/trust accounts, and prepare closing statements.</li><li>Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead budgeting process, monitor performance vs. budget, and manage cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Compliance & Audit: Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal policies, and industry regulations (RESPA, CFPB, DOI); coordinate audits and maintain regulatory knowledge.</li><li>Operational Oversight: Supervise accounting team (AP, AR, Escrow), optimize accounting procedures, and support escrow officers.</li><li>Systems & Technology: Manage accounting platforms (QuickBooks, RamQuest, SoftPro, Qualia, etc.) and collaborate with IT/operations for workflow efficiency.</li></ul>
- 2025-09-16T20:44:19Z