VP Financial Reporting

Job Description

Controller / VP Financial Reporting – Real Estate

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Location: New York, NY (In-Office)

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Salary: $150,000 – $200,000 + Bonus

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About the Role

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A growing real estate investment and operating platform is seeking an experienced Controller / VP Financial Reporting to lead property accounting and financial reporting across a multifamily portfolio in New York City. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing the full financial close process while managing a distributed team of property accountants.

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The position offers significant exposure to senior leadership, asset management, and operational teams, with a strong focus on financial reporting, compliance, process improvement, and scaling accounting systems in a fast-paced environment.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple properties and legal entities
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• Review and approve property-level financial statements, ensuring GAAP compliance and reporting accuracy
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• Independently review and sign off on property financial reporting and regulatory filings
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• Manage, mentor, and develop a distributed team of 8–10 property accountants, including remote and offshore staff
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• Oversee reconciliations including bank accounts, security deposits, taxes, and intercompany balances
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• Partner closely with Asset Management to analyze variances, performance trends, and NOI drivers
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• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management functions across the portfolio
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• Coordinate audits, tax filings, lender reporting, and external stakeholder requests
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• Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and strengthen internal controls
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• Build and enhance reporting tools and financial analysis using Microsoft Excel
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• Serve as the lead administrator for Yardi and support systems optimization initiatives
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• Oversee preparation and review of NYC regulatory filings, including TC and RPIE filings
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• Independently review and sign off on RPIE filings
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Candidate Profile

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
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• 8+ years of accounting experience, with strong real estate industry experience required
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• Prior leadership experience managing accounting teams, including remote and offshore staff
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• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and property-level financial reporting
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• Advanced proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Excel
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• Experience with NYC regulatory filings, including TC and RPIE
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• Strong understanding of audits, lender reporting, and financial compliance requirements
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• Highly organized with strong communication and leadership skills
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• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
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Preferred Experience

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• CPA designation preferred
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• Prior experience within NYC multifamily real estate
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• Experience working with outsourced accounting teams
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• Strong exposure to lender reporting and investor-facing financial deliverables
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Next Steps

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To learn more about this opportunity, contact Kenton at HireIQ.