Position Summary:<br>We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our legal team with a variety of tasks related to real estate transactions (residential, commercial and REO). The ideal candidate will have an understanding of real estate law, title and survey review, loan documentation, and closing coordination. This position requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and strong communication with clients, lenders, and title companies. Candidate also willing to work on REO real estate sale transaction and Deed-in-Lieu for busy law firm creditor rights department. Primarily transactions will be in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania but from time to time there will be transaction throughout the country.<br> <br>Key Responsibilities:<br>• Assist attorneys in handling all aspects of real estate transactions from inception to closing.<br>• Prepare, review, and organize real estate documents including purchase agreements, leases, easements, and deeds.<br>• Conduct and review title and survey analysis; identify and resolve title and survey issues.<br>• Coordinate due diligence, including zoning, environmental, and corporate document reviews.<br>• Draft and manage closing checklists; track deadlines and documentation for real estate and lending transactions.<br>• Order, review, and summarize UCC, judgment, and lien searches.<br>• Assist in preparing loan closing documents, including promissory notes, mortgages/deeds of trust, and security agreements.<br>• Coordinate and/or attend closings; prepare closing binders and post-closing documentation.<br>• Communicate with clients, lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel to facilitate transaction closings.<br>• Maintain electronic and physical file organization in accordance with firm policies.<br> <br>Qualifications:<br>• Associate or bachelor’s degree a plus; Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.<br>• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal in real estate, banking and/or creditor rights/bankruptcy.<br>• Strong knowledge of real estate and loan closing processes.<br>• Familiarity with ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, title commitments, and endorsements.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with legal practice management software is a plus.<br>• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.<br>• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.<br> <br>Preferred Skills:<br>• Experience with real estate closing or representation of lenders in commercial real estate closings.<br>• Familiarity with local/state filing requirements and electronic recording systems.<br>• Notary Public certification a plus.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Paramus, New Jersey. This role requires an experienced and detail-oriented individual with expertise in accounting operations, financial management, and systems leadership. You will play a key part in overseeing financial processes, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency within our organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><strong>NetSuite Implementation & Systems Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the internal NetSuite owner, overseeing implementation completion, testing, and go-live stabilization.</li><li>Collaborate with external consultants to:</li><li>Finalize chart-of-accounts design and segmentation.</li><li>Configure workflows, approvals, and role-based controls.</li><li>Develop reporting tools, dashboards, and saved searches.</li><li>Enhance NetSuite functionality post-implementation, including:</li><li>Advanced financial reporting and KPI development.</li><li>Multi-entity and intercompany accounting.</li><li>Automation of reconciliations and close processes.</li><li>Ensure system configuration aligns with title insurance-specific accounting and reporting requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting Operations & Close</strong></p><ul><li>Direct daily accounting activities with the assistant controller, including:</li><li>General ledger management.</li><li>Accounts payable oversight.</li><li>Payroll coordination.</li><li>Bank, escrow, and trust account reconciliations.</li></ul><p><strong>Title Insurance & Trust Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Manage accounting for:</li><li>Title premiums and underwriting income.</li><li>Escrow and trust accounts (daily and monthly reconciliations).</li><li>Agency vs. underwriter splits and remittances.</li><li>Maintain compliance with state-specific title insurance regulations and reporting standards.</li><li>Liaise with underwriters, auditors, and regulators as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and review:</li><li>Monthly management reporting packages.</li><li>Budget-to-actual and variance analyses.</li><li>Cash flow forecasts and analysis.</li><li>Deliver actionable financial insights to support strategic decisions.</li><li>Assist with budgeting and long-term financial planning.</li></ul><p><strong>Audit, Tax & External Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as primary contact for:</li><li>External auditors.</li><li>Tax advisors.</li><li>Regulatory examinations.</li><li>Support annual audits and statutory reporting.</li><li>Ensure timely delivery of audit schedules and documentation.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and mentor accounting staff.</li><li>Develop scalable accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Drive continuous process improvement, leveraging NetSuite automation.</li></ul><p>Benefits:</p><p>Medical/Dental/Vision</p><p>401k</p><p>PTO</p>
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Assistant Controller</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Wallingford, CT <strong><em>(On-site, 5 days / week with flexibility)</em></strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time / Permanent</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Abby Harpp – abby.harpp@roberthalf</p><p><strong>Job Reference: </strong>AH0013373576</p><p> </p><p>We are partnering with a well-established, mechanical contractor in Connecticut to identify an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong>. This is a hands-on, high-visibility accounting role supporting daily operations, construction billing, job costing, and process improvement initiatives in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily accounting: AP, AR, payroll, GL, and reconciliations</li><li>Lead month- and year-end close and financial statement prep</li><li>Oversee job costing, WIP, certified payroll, union reporting, and relief tracking</li><li>Handle construction billing, including AIA requisitions and lien waivers</li><li>Partner with operations on change orders, CTCs, and project reporting</li><li>Maintain fixed assets, leases, and filings</li><li>Prepare cash flow, budgets, forecasts, and labor rates</li><li>Support ERP systems and cross-functional accounting projects</li><li>Build strong relationships across teams and external partners</li><li>Mentor and manage 1–2 accounting staff</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Accounting Analyst</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>New Haven, CT <strong><em>(On-site, 5 days / week with flexibility)</em></strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time / Permanent</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Abby Harpp – abby.harpp@roberthalf</p><p><strong>Job Reference: </strong>AH0013369790</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an <strong>Accounting Analyst</strong> to join the team of a multi-state construction services company supporting a broad range of commercial and residential projects. This is role is focused on day-to-day accounting, job costing, and financial reporting, with direct exposure to the Controller, CFO, and project teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain general ledger and perform account reconciliations</li><li>Post journal entries; support month- and year-end close</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial and job cost reports</li><li>Manage AP processing and invoice workflows</li><li>Handle AR, billing, collections, and cash application</li><li>Process progress billings, retainage, change orders, and lien waivers</li><li>Partner with project managers on job cost tracking</li><li>Support payroll, including certified payroll reporting</li><li>Assist with audits, tax, and ad-hoc financial analysis</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Real Estate Paralegal to join our team in New York, New York. In this role, you will provide essential support to our Legal and Finance teams, ensuring smooth management of leasing, real estate transactions, and compliance processes. This position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, including external counsel, lenders, and government agencies.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>· Assist with real estate financing closings, including lender due diligence tracking, manage corporate disclosures and loan document organization.</p><p>· Post Closing Loan Asset Management: Create mortgage summaries and reporting compliance schedules; Track post-closing borrower obligations; Assist with various lender approval processes (e.g. lease approval); Arrange lender site tours</p><p>· Support leasing documentation (leases, amendments, SNDA’s, estoppels, and related agreements)</p><p>· Maintain and organize executed documents, logs, and internal filing systems</p><p>· Support corporate/entity administration and required filings, including NY Biennial Statements, Delaware Annual Reports and Washington, D.C. Biennial Reports</p><p>· Draft and manage NDAs and other routine legal documentation</p><p>· Support litigation/claims administration by tracking materials, correspondence, and key deadlines</p><p>· Process legal invoices for payment (coding, routing for approval, submitting to Accounts Payable)</p><p>· Coordinate signature processes and notarize documents as needed</p>
