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About the Role
Goldfarb Properties is seeking a technology-minded Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting functions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with leadership skills, a drive for efficiency, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Report directly to the CFO and serve as a key partner on financial strategy, planning, and decision-making.
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
- Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, including review of account reconciliations and journal entries.
- Present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results to the CFO and ownership, explaining drivers of performance, risks, opportunities, and recommendations in an understandable manner for non-accounting audiences.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights that support strategic decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
- Leverage technology to automate routine work, streamline the close, and strengthen controls.
- Manage external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with operations and leasing departments to develop and enhance KPI reporting.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.
- Oversee fixed assets, accruals, and other accounting functions.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a 10+ member accounting team.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased operational efficiency.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA designation required.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems (Yardi preferred).
- Experience designing or operating system-based approval workflows and internal controls.
- Experience leading the month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting financial results to senior leadership or ownership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience in real estate or property management.
- Experience in Yardi or similar real estate ERP.
- A track record of using technology to automate processes and eliminate manual work.
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
- Demonstrated leadership and team development experience.
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting/ERP systems
- Yardi
- GAAP
- Financial reporting
- Financial strategy
- Financial planning
- Decision-making
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Payroll
- General ledger
- Month-end close
- Year-end close
- Account reconciliations
- Journal entries
- Business insights
- Audits
- Tax filings
- Regulatory reporting
- KPI reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Fixed assets
- Accruals
- Process improvements
- Operational efficiency
- System-based approval workflows
- Internal controls
- Pivot tables
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Financial modeling
- Leadership
- Team development
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Written communication skills
- Presentation skills
Location
- New Rochelle, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- In-Office
Experience Level
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 3+ years in a supervisory role
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA designation
Salary/Compensations
- $150,000 – $175,000
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
About the Company
- With approximately 32 properties that include over 6,400 apartments, Goldfarb Properties is a family-owned and managed business, offering the finest and newly renovated apartments across five diverse NYC Metropolitan regions and Virginia.
- We provide an elevated living experience for our residents through our premium product and our promise to make a positive impact on our neighborhoods through our community-driven initiatives.
- Additionally, we have a long history of being early adopters in a wide range of new technologies.