Controller

Job Opportunity

The client is a fast-paced property management organization with a growing portfolio of class A office/commercial buildings across New York. The team is made up of approximately five controllers and managed by two directors. They are looking for a candidate with prior property accounting experience, specifically in office/commercial real estate, and with prior knowledge of the system MRI, to help manage some additional office buildings. There is lots of progression possible in the role and they are looking for a progressive candidate.

Job Responsibilities

The successful controller will:

• Oversee the accounting for three commercial properties.
• Prepare and record straight line rent income.
• Prepare operating & real estate tax escalations.
• Prepare operating budgets and update current forecast.
• Prepare monthly rent billings.
• Review quarterly and annual reports for lenders.
• Review real estate tax escrow schedules.
• Manage tenant audits.
• Review bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly variance reports.
• Review all capital invoices (include building & tenant improvements, leasing commissions).
• Work with properties to set up trackers for capital projects.
• Review lease abstracts.
• Calculate mortgage debt ratios.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Qualifications

A successful controller will:

• Have approximately 3-8 years of experience with property accounting.
• MUST have prior experience managing commercial (office) properties.
• Prior working knowledge of the system MRI.
• Strong Excel skills.
• A desire to progress and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• $140,000 - $160,000
• Additional benefits
• Bonus (disc.)

Job Summary

Sector: Accounting

Sub Sector: Financial Controller

Industry: Property

Location: Manhattan

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant Name: Ore Ogunlana

Job Reference: JN-102026-7137195