Financial Controller / VP Financial Reporting (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Overview:

We’re seeking a Controller to lead property accounting and financial reporting across a growing multifamily portfolio. This role oversees the full close process and manages a distributed team of 8–10 property accountants (remote/offshore). Ideal candidate: hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to scale systems and processes in a fast-growing environment.

About Canvas Property Group:

Canvas Property Group is a vertically integrated real estate investment and operating platform focused on multifamily assets in New York City. The firm combines institutional-quality asset management, property operations, and construction capabilities with a data-driven approach to enhance asset performance and deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns for its investors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close across multiple properties/entities

• Review and approve property-level financials; ensure GAAP compliance• Independently review and sign off on property-level financial statements

• Manage and mentor a team of 8–10 remote property accountants

• Oversee reconciliations (bank, security deposits, taxes, intercompany)

• Partner with Asset Management on variance analysis and NOI drivers

• Oversee A/P, A/R, and cash management processes• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and lender reporting

• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls

• Build and enhance reporting using Microsoft Excel

• Serve as system lead for Yardi

• Oversee preparation and review of NYC regulatory filings, including:◦ TC (Tax Commission / certiorari support)

• RPIE (Real Property Income & Expense filings)

• Independently review and sign off on RPIE filings

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience (real estate required)• Experience managing teams (including remote/offshore)• Strong proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Excel

• Deep understanding of accrual accounting and property-level financials

• Experience with NYC filings, including TC and RPIE• Strong organizational and communication skills Preferred• CPA

• NYC multifamily experience• Experience with outsourced accounting teams and lender reporting

In office 3-5 days a week

Compensation• $150K – $200K base + bonus