Controller

Job Title: Controller
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Salary: $140,000-180,000
Our client is a dynamic real estate development firm located in Jersey City, NJ, seeking a talented Controller to join our team. Our company is committed to delivering high-quality projects and maintaining strong relationships with our investors.
Position Overview:
The Controller will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the firm, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. This position requires a hands-on approach and a deep understanding of the real estate industry.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of all financial transactions.
• Prepare and post journal entries in QuickBooks.
• Assist with month-end close processes in collaboration with an outside accounting firm.
• Prepare financial statements and reports to support business decisions.
• Communicate and work with investors, providing financial insights and updates.
• Implement the waterfall method for revenue distribution among investors and project stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in the real estate industry is a must.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks is essential.
• Strong understanding of AP/AR processes and bank reconciliations.
• Experience preparing journal entries and financial statements.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in interacting with investors.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Work Environment:

• This is an on-site position, requiring a commitment of five days a week in our Jersey City office.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $140,000-180,000.
• Opportunity to work in a growing firm with a collaborative environment.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.