Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Controller

Location: Farmingdale, NY
Company: The Buller Group LLC

About The Buller Group LLC:

The Buller Group LLC is a diversified organization with operations spanning real estate, manufacturing and distribution businesses in the building material industry. The firm manages a portfolio of real estate assets and related operating entities in the USA and Canada, requiring strong financial oversight, accurate reporting, and hands-on accounting leadership. The organization is known for its entrepreneurial environment, lean structure, and emphasis on operational efficiency.

Position Overview:

The Buller Group LLC is seeking a Controller to oversee and manage all aspects of the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions. This individual will play a critical hands-on role, supporting multiple entities, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with both real estate and operational accounting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & General Ledger:

• Maintain the general ledger and oversee all accounting entries across multiple entities.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and deferred revenue.
• Manage recurring entries related to prepaid and deferred rents.
• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

Real Estate Accounting:

• Prepare year-end real estate workpapers to support annual tax filings.
• Review and analyze unearned rent income and related accounts.
• Maintain prepaid real estate tax schedules and record monthly amortization.
• Process Real Property Income & Expense (RPIE) reports.
• Support real estate assessment appeals, including preparation of required forms and documentation.

Fixed Assets & Depreciation:

• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and classification.
• Record monthly depreciation and ensure accurate reporting.
• Reclassify expenses between repairs & maintenance and capital expenditures as needed.

Tax & Compliance:

• Prepare and file sales tax returns (NYS) and ensure timely payments.
• Manage use and occupancy tax filings and other applicable state/local filings.
• Support external tax preparers with required schedules and documentation.

Cash Management & Reconciliations:

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory balances to the general ledger.
• Monitor cash activity and ensure accuracy of financial records.

Operational & Inventory Accounting:

• Reconcile inventory and uncosted purchases to the general ledger.
• Analyze production quantities and associated costs for operating entities.
• Assist with cost tracking and reporting for manufacturing/operational activities.

Payroll & Other Accounting Functions:

• Prepare and review expense accruals, including property taxes and insurance.
• Address day-to-day accounting questions and provide financial insights to management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of accounting experience, with prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience preferred.
• Experience with real estate accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger systems and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Why Join The Buller Group:

• High-visibility role with direct impact on business operations.
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative environment.
• Exposure to both real estate and operating business accounting.