Controller- GL

A recognized real estate service firm in New York City is currently seeking an experienced professional to join their growing Finance Group as their new Controller.

Responsibilities:

The Controller will:

• Manage the revenue accounting and broker payroll teams and partner with the related functional partners across the company
• Manage the close tool, including holding the various accounting teams accountable for their close timeline
• Review and suggest journal entries as needed, including reviewing account reconciliations, intercompany reconciliation, subledger reconciliations, as well as judgement-based reconciliations
• Ensure consistent application of revenue and expense recognition across all entities as per US GAAP
• Oversee internal collection activities and partner with external collection agencies, as needed
• Oversee the cash application team and assist with the resolution of unapplied cash
• Oversee the accounting for funds held in trust / escrow bank accounts, including regulatory oversight
• Create and distribute accurate internal reports to various stakeholders across the organization, as required
• Assist in the preparation of US GAAP financial statements and related disclosures
• Collaborate with the internal audit team on establishing and maintaining controls
• Coordinate with external auditors regarding the financial audit and group controls testing
• Perform other duties, as needed

• 10+ years of progressive Accounting experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience in a Leadership and/or Supervisory role
• Combination of Big 4 experience and private industry
• Prior experience designing, implementing, and documenting policies and procedures in a SOX environment
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, Accounting for Business Combinations and Consolidation Accounting
• Strong knowledge of Commercial Real Estate
• Advanced excel skills, required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Experience with Oracle, Coupa, Workiva and FloQast
• Experience working in a public company
• Experience working in a multi-function shared services and/or offshore environment
• Experience working in large multinational businesses across multiple geographical entities
• Strong communication and organizational skills as well as impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and handle several deadlines simultaneously
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills