Posted 09/18/2026
Job Number: 17753
Real Estate Controller
New York, New York • Hybrid
Industry: Real Estate
Job Category: Accounting
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $160,000 - $250,000 / Annually
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Job Description
Position Title: Real Estate Controller
We are seeking a hands-on Real Estate Controller to lead accounting for a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties across multiple markets. This role will oversee financial reporting, AP/AR, general ledger, cash flow, budgeting, property and construction accounting while partnering closely with ownership and senior leadership on financial decisions.
The ideal candidate is an experienced real estate accounting professional who understands the numbers and the properties behind them. This person will be comfortable digging into financials, visiting properties when needed, leading a team, and ensuring accounting accurately reflects what is happening across the portfolio.
Salary Range: $155,000 – $255,000 / Year, DOE
Responsibilities
- Lead the accounting function for a portfolio of residential and commercial real estate properties
- Oversee AP, AR, general ledger, cash flow, reconciliations, and month-end close
- Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses
- Manage property and construction accounting, including rent, leases, construction costs and lender draws
- Oversee bank accounts, payments, cash management and investor distributions
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax requirements, and lender reporting requirements
- Partner with auditors, tax advisors, lenders, property management, ownership and senior leadership
- Lead, train, and develop accounting and bookkeeping team members
- Visit properties as needed to understand operations and validate that financial results align with activity at the property level
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 7+ years of accounting experience
- 3–4+ years of commercial real estate accounting experience within property management or development
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, real estate taxes, partnerships, joint ventures, and investment accounting
- Advanced Excel skills
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to manage both strategic and day-to-day accounting responsibilities
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect property operations to financial performance
Benefits
- Medical insurance benefits
- Paid time off and sick time
- Paid holidays
- Annual performance reviews and opportunities for salary growth
If you are a hands-on real estate accounting leader who wants direct ownership of the financial function and the opportunity to make an impact across a sophisticated property portfolio, apply today.
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