Controller - Real Estate - Hyrbid

Kforce Inc.

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$190,000–$240,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Budgeting, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Data Quality, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Head of Finance, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Microsoft Excel, People Management, Process Improvement, Real Estate, Residential Real Estate, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Succession Planning
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
13 days ago
Kforce's client, a leading New York City-based real estate firm, is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This is a high-visibility role offering the opportunity to join a stable, well-established organization and take ownership of a broad and impactful scope of responsibilities. About the Role: As Controller, you will oversee a team of five and manage all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and cash management. You will play a key role in driving financial excellence while partnering with leadership and external advisors. Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and develop a team of 5 accounting professionals
  • Implement and improve accounting processes and controls
  • Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data
Oversee all accounting functions, including:
  • Financial reporting
  • Budgeting & forecasting
  • Cash management
Partner with an external accounting firm on:
  • Annual audit
  • Tax-related matters
A Great Opportunity:
  • Join a successful, long-standing NYC real estate firm
  • Broad exposure across accounting, finance, and operations
  • Leadership role with meaningful team oversight
  • Opportunity to make an immediate impact
  • Succession Plan to CFO

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required); CPA a plus
  • 12+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong background in real estate accounting (residential highly preferred)
  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing staff
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong proficiency in Excel; experience with MRI preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/