Controller in Albany, New York at TEAL BECKER & CHIARAMONTE CPAs

Our client, a well-established, growing real estate management company is seeking a controller. The Controller is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role provides financial leadership to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information, and serves as a key partner to senior leadership on financial data and analysis needed to support decision-making.

The Controller leads and manages the accounting team and oversees accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking transactions, reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, partnering closely with senior leadership to provide financial insights, improve processes, manage risk, and support operational performance across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES
● Lead and oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, general ledger, and financial reporting.
● Manage, develop, and provide leadership to the accounting team, including identifying training needs, supporting professional development, and ensuring effective team performance.
● Establish, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and minimize financial risk.
● Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting.
● Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis.
● Oversee property accounting activities, including financial reporting, property-level analysis, multi-entity accounting, and reconciliation processes.
● Manage cash flow reporting, banking relationships, and liquidity planning to support organizational needs.
● Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including analyzing variances and communicating significant financial trends, risks, and opportunities to leadership.
● Develop financial benchmarks and key performance indicators to measure accounting and operational performance.
● Prepare financial analysis in support of leadership's decisions on capital investments, pricing, contracts, and operational improvements.
● Assist with financial due diligence and reporting related to real estate transactions as needed.
● Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, insurance providers, and other financial partners to support reporting and compliance requirements.
● Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal financial requirements, tax obligations, and industry regulations.
● Oversee organizational compliance requirements and needs, as applicable.
● Evaluate and improve accounting systems, reporting processes, and workflows to increase efficiency and scalability.
● Follow and enforce all safety procedures and company policies.
● Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
● Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA designation strongly preferred.
● Minimum ten years of progressively responsible accounting experience, with a demonstrated track record of leading accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
● Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), cash accounting, financial reporting standards, budgeting, forecasting, and applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations.
● Proven experience overseeing month-end and year-end close processes, financial statement preparation, audits, tax compliance, cash management, and multi-entity accounting.
● Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to develop staff and collaborate effectively across the organization.
● Demonstrated experience developing and improving accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial processes.
● Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, flexibility, and professionalism when managing confidential financial information.
● Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive initiatives, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
● Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel; experience with ERP, accounting, payroll, and real estate software preferred.