Property Controller
Location: Stamford, CT (100% in-office)
Salary: $120-130K
We are partnering with a privately held real estate investment firm to identify a Property Controller to support the accounting and financial reporting for an assigned portfolio of commercial properties.
What you’ll be doing:
• This role is responsible for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparation of supporting schedules, financial statement review, variance analysis, and timely resolution of accounting issues
• Collaborate closely with internal accounting teams, property management, and external service providers, including independent CPA firms during annual audits
• Monitor cash flow activity and participate in the preparation of annual property- and fund-level budgets
• Review and approve property-level expenses including real estate taxes, insurance, and capital expenditures
• Oversee CAM and tax reconciliations, lease administration, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Handle sales tax filings where applicable and support ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed
• With strong performance, this role offers opportunities for increased responsibility and career advancement
What we are looking for:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience within the real estate industry; retail property experience preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles across GAAP, Tax, and Fair Value bases
• Experience with real estate accounting systems such as Yardi or MRI
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
• Comfortable adapting to new systems and supporting process improvements and technology implementations