Controller
HireIQ, Melville, NY, United States
Location:
Long Island, NY (On‑Site, 5 Days/Week)
Why Apply?
Competitive salary with profit sharing and comprehensive benefits, including 401(k), health, dental, life, and disability coverage
Step into a senior leadership role with mentorship from the current retiring principal
Join a well‑established, family‑owned commercial real estate firm with a strong local reputation
High‑visibility role in a small, efficient team, offering exposure to both day‑to‑day accounting and strategic financial oversight
About the Role
A
confidential, Long Island‑based commercial real estate management and development firm
is seeking an experienced
Controller
to oversee and manage all accounting and financial operations across a diverse portfolio of approximately 20 commercial properties totaling 3 million square feet.
This is a
hands‑on role , combining routine bookkeeping with higher‑level financial oversight. The position reports to senior leadership and works closely with the current principal during a transition period, offering a unique opportunity for mentorship and knowledge transfer.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee full‑cycle property accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance
Review and manage all company lease inputs to ensure accurate lease administration
Prepare, review, and submit internal and external financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
Monitor banking transactions, account balances, and cash management activities
Reconcile monthly accruals and prepare bank reconciliations
Supervise accounting staff handling general accounting, payables, and receivables
Monitor accounting activity for building construction projects
Review weekly payroll, submit quarterly IRS/NYS payroll reports, and interface with 401(k) plan administration
Coordinate year‑end audit functions with external auditors and prepare annual reporting for IDAs and county tax submissions
Prepare and submit periodic mortgagee reporting
Monitor company benefits programs and leasing commissions
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Candidate Profile
5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in
commercial real estate or property management
Strong experience with
Sage Construction and Real Estate 300 (Timberline)
preferred
Solid bookkeeping skills, including AP/AR, general ledger, payroll, and reconciliations
Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and internal controls
Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a small team setting
Local to Long Island, NY, or willing to commute daily
Professional, steady, and mentorship‑oriented, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Long Island, NY (On‑Site, 5 Days/Week)
Why Apply?
Competitive salary with profit sharing and comprehensive benefits, including 401(k), health, dental, life, and disability coverage
Step into a senior leadership role with mentorship from the current retiring principal
Join a well‑established, family‑owned commercial real estate firm with a strong local reputation
High‑visibility role in a small, efficient team, offering exposure to both day‑to‑day accounting and strategic financial oversight
About the Role
A
confidential, Long Island‑based commercial real estate management and development firm
is seeking an experienced
Controller
to oversee and manage all accounting and financial operations across a diverse portfolio of approximately 20 commercial properties totaling 3 million square feet.
This is a
hands‑on role , combining routine bookkeeping with higher‑level financial oversight. The position reports to senior leadership and works closely with the current principal during a transition period, offering a unique opportunity for mentorship and knowledge transfer.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee full‑cycle property accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance
Review and manage all company lease inputs to ensure accurate lease administration
Prepare, review, and submit internal and external financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
Monitor banking transactions, account balances, and cash management activities
Reconcile monthly accruals and prepare bank reconciliations
Supervise accounting staff handling general accounting, payables, and receivables
Monitor accounting activity for building construction projects
Review weekly payroll, submit quarterly IRS/NYS payroll reports, and interface with 401(k) plan administration
Coordinate year‑end audit functions with external auditors and prepare annual reporting for IDAs and county tax submissions
Prepare and submit periodic mortgagee reporting
Monitor company benefits programs and leasing commissions
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Candidate Profile
5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in
commercial real estate or property management
Strong experience with
Sage Construction and Real Estate 300 (Timberline)
preferred
Solid bookkeeping skills, including AP/AR, general ledger, payroll, and reconciliations
Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and internal controls
Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a small team setting
Local to Long Island, NY, or willing to commute daily
Professional, steady, and mentorship‑oriented, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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