About this opportunity
EA Talent Solutions lists this Controller opportunity in nassau, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
EA Talent Solutions has been engaged by a long-established real estate management company—operating for more than 85 years with properties across Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Scarsdale, and the Bronx—to recruit a Controller for their office in Nassau County, Long Island (near the Queens border).
A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
This is an excellent onsite opportunity for a strong Assistant Controller or Senior Accountant who is ready to step into a full Controller role. The ideal candidate is hungry, hands-on, and thrives under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This is a “doer” role in an organization that rewards hard work—well suited to someone who has been ready to make the leap and wants the runway to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Own and oversee full-cycle accounting across a high-volume, multi-entity portfolio (100+ LLCs).
Oversee AR and AP functions, working side by side with the head of AP, head of AR, and staff accountants.
Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.
Manage the month-end close and produce timely, accurate financial reporting.
Monitor daily cash management—understanding inflows, outflows, and how cash moves across entities.
Perform bank and account reconciliations and maintain clean, well-supported records.
Review and analyze financial results; prepare variance analysis and ad hoc reporting for the CFO and Principals.
Help strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and process efficiency as the function is rebuilt.
Support, mentor, and develop staff accountants; help build a stronger, more consistent accounting team.
Handle auditor requests and support the engagement of any third-party accounting resources during the cleanup effort.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including full-cycle GL ownership in a multi-entity organization.
Real estate accounting background strongly preferred; high-volume operating environments (e.g., restaurant groups, family offices with numerous investments) also a strong fit.
Solid understanding of AR, AP, journal entries, reconciliations, and cash flow.
Comfortable managing large data volumes and numerous entities/bank accounts.
Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP required).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
CPA not required.
Comfortable working onsite, full-time; strong attendance and physical presence expected.
Compensation
Base salary range of $120,000–$150,000, depending on experience.
As a recruitment and workforce management service, we are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity in all recruitment processes. We conduct our services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity laws. We do not discriminate against candidates on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. All candidate referrals are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and the requirements of the position. xhqgsiq Clients engaging our services are reminded of their own legal responsibilities to uphold anti-discrimination laws and are expected to treat all referred candidates fairly and lawfully throughout the hiring process.
Worksite address
nassau, NY, 12123, US
Who can apply
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