We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a non-profit organization in New York, New York in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role will oversee core accounting operations, support accurate and timely financial reporting, and help strengthen internal controls across assigned areas. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external auditors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct month-end and period-end close activities for designated entities or functional areas, ensuring deadlines, accuracy standards, and control expectations are consistently achieved.<br>• Examine complex journal entries, account reconciliations, trial balance fluctuations, and supporting schedules to confirm completeness and appropriate accounting treatment.<br>• Supervise the preparation of financial statements, disclosures, regulatory submissions, and other required reports for internal and external use.<br>• Investigate technical accounting matters, guide issue resolution, and elevate material risks or key decisions to leadership when needed.<br>• Serve as the primary coordinator for audits within assigned areas by organizing deliverables, addressing auditor questions, and maintaining productive working relationships.<br>• Oversee the design, documentation, and effectiveness of internal controls, including policies, walkthroughs, remediation efforts, and retention of supporting evidence.<br>• Distribute work across the team, set priorities, remove barriers to execution, and ensure clear accountability for high-quality results.<br>• Support onboarding, coaching, and performance development for accounting staff while contributing to succession planning and team growth.<br>• Drive enhancements to accounting processes, reporting practices, systems, and controls, while partnering with cross-functional teams on broader initiatives.<br>• Maintain regular on-site collaboration with colleagues and communicate financial results, risks, and resource needs clearly to leadership.
<p>A well-established real estate investment and operating company in Morristown is seeking a Controller, Real Estate Accounting to oversee accounting and financial reporting across corporate and real estate investment entities. This is a hands-on role for someone who can independently manage the month-end close, prepare financial statements, and handle accounting for joint ventures, contributions, distributions, and waterfalls. The Controller will also have exposure to cash management, quarterly and annual reporting, acquisitions and dispositions, loan reporting, budgeting, and coordination with outside auditors and tax professionals. The ideal Controller will have a strong real estate accounting background, solid Excel skills, and the ability to work independently and take ownership of the accounting process. Direct fund accounting experience is not required, although real estate private equity experience and Yardi or MRI exposure are helpful. </p>
We are looking for an Assistant Property Controller to support the accounting and financial reporting activities for a substantial residential real estate portfolio based in New York, New York. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist with strong attention to detail who can manage monthly reporting with precision while coordinating work across internal partners and an offshore support team. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across core accounting operations, cross-functional initiatives, and portfolio-level financial analysis in a fast-paced property management environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the month-end close cycle for a large residential property portfolio, ensuring timely and accurate completion of accounting activities.<br>• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules for multiple properties and consolidated reporting needs.<br>• Maintain oversight of general ledger activity, including reconciliations, journal entries, and resolution of variances or discrepancies.<br>• Coordinate and review deliverables completed by the offshore accounting team to uphold accuracy, consistency, and deadlines.<br>• Partner with asset management, property management, and development teams to address financial questions and support portfolio performance decisions.<br>• Assist with audit preparation by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping ensure compliance with reporting standards.<br>• Use Yardi to manage property accounting data, reporting workflows, and financial records across the portfolio.<br>• Contribute to special projects and process-related initiatives that support accounting operations and business priorities.