Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a real estate firm. They seek a temp Controller to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, reconcile, and record investment portfolio activity for year-end reporting
• Reconcile investment accounts and maintain accurate general ledger balances
• Prepare schedules supporting financial activity, including amortization and depreciation
• Collaborate with external accounting firms during financial reviews and audits
• Assist with the preparation of information for individual tax returns, including K-1s and 1099s
• Prepare and reconcile supporting documentation for year-end financial reporting
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records
• Support special projects and perform other accounting duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations and month-end/year-end close
• Knowledge of investment accounting and portfolio reconciliations preferred
• Familiarity with K-1s, 1099s, and tax support documentation
• Real estate industry preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• CPA is a plus

JobID: 48383

Abacus Group is an award-winning executive search firm specializing in the permanent, temporary, and temp-to-perm placement of Accounting & Finance, Public Accounting, Administrative Support, Compliance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology professionals across all industries. Our diligent and personal approach has been honored by Clearly Rated’s “Best of Staffing” awards for exceptional service as well as Forbes' "America’s Best Recruiting Firms" awards. We attribute our repeat recognition as one of Crain’s New York’s “Best Places to Work in New York City” to our familial, supportive, and transparent company culture. Founded in 1997, Abacus Group is headquartered in New York with additional offices in California and Florida.

Company Description

Abacus Group is an award-winning executive search firm specializing in the permanent, temporary, and temp-to-perm placement of Accounting & Finance, Public Accounting, Administrative Support, Compliance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology professionals across all industries. Our diligent and personal approach has been honored by Clearly Rated’s “Best of Staffing” awards for exceptional service as well as Forbes' "America’s Best Recruiting Firms" awards. We attribute our repeat recognition as one of Crain’s New York’s “Best Places to Work in New York City” to our familial, supportive, and transparent company culture. Founded in 1997, Abacus Group is headquartered in New York with additional offices in California and Florida.