Pre-eminent, Fortune 500 NYC Real Estate Development & Investment Company is seeking a Property Controller for their expanding accounting department.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Preparing audit work-papers and financial statements with footnotes
• Preparing daily journal entries, month-end adjusting entries and general ledger
• Maintaining a full set of books
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts and providing support schedules
• Preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements for properties/portfolio
• Handling documentation and information requests from inside and outside the firm
• Keeping abreast of current accounting developments affecting the company and industry
• Reviewing payments and properly recording disbursements
• Preparing management reports and spreadsheets
• Special projects

The right candidate should have:
• BS in Accounting
• CPA or parts passed a plus
• 5-8 years’ experience with a minimum of 3-5 years in a CPA firm with real estate industry exposure
• Knowledge of GAAP and tax reporting
• Familiarity with SFAS regulations and procedures
• Strong computer skills with J.D. Edwards and Argus software experience a plus
• Excellent organization skills with a strong attention to detail
• Solid verbal and written communication skills

All candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the US

Salary Commensurate with Experience