Property Controller

Property ControllerLocation: Stamford, CT (100% in-office)Salary: $120-130KWe 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 advancementWhat 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