Controller

Controller – Real Estate Bergen County, NJ On-Site Why Apply? Join an established real estate owner and operator Lead an accounting team with responsibility for a diverse property portfolio Work closely with the CFO, property managers, and leasing team Position Overview HireIQ is seeking a Controller for a confidential real estate client. You’ll oversee accounting for multiple property entities, lead the monthly close, and prepare entity-level and consolidated financial reporting for the CFO. Key Responsibilities Manage the accounting team, including accountants and accounts receivable and payable staff Review journal entries, trial balances, and monthly income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements Prepare entity-level and consolidated financial statements Oversee tenant charges, management fees, and payroll allocations across entities Review CAM and tax reconciliations, including recovery of eligible expenses, before they are issued to tenants Lead the annual budget process with input from property managers and leasing staff; compare budgets with prior-year results and explain variances Review fixed asset schedules and record depreciation and amortization for assets, tenant improvements, and leasing commissions Coordinate year-end workpapers for tax preparation, support external audits, and assist the CFO with regulatory reporting Take on other accounting projects as needed Qualifications Experience leading an accounting team and reviewing its work Strong background in real estate accounting, monthly close, and financial reporting Familiarity with tenant billing, CAM and tax reconciliations, budgeting, and fixed asset accounting Click apply or reach out to Kenton Bell for more details.