Financial Controller

7 hours ago

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States Canvas Property Group Full-time
Overview: We're seeking a Controller to lead property accounting and financial reporting across a growing multifamily portfolio. This role oversees the full close process and manages a distributed team of 8-10 property accountants (remote/offshore). Ideal candidate: hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to scale systems and processes in a fast-growing environment. About Canvas Property Group: Canvas Property Group is a vertically integrated real estate investment and operating platform focused on multifamily assets in New York City. The firm combines institutional-quality asset management, property operations, and construction capabilities with a data-driven approach to enhance asset performance and deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns for its investors.

Responsibilities:
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close across multiple properties/entities
- Review and approve property-level financials; ensure GAAP compliance
- Independently review and sign off on property-level financial statements
- Manage and mentor a team of 8-10 remote property accountants
- Oversee reconciliations (bank, security deposits, taxes, intercompany)
- Partner with Asset Management on variance analysis and NOI drivers
- Oversee A/P, A/R, and cash management processes
- Coordinate audits, tax filings, and lender reporting
- Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls
- Build and enhance reporting using Microsoft Excel
- Serve as system lead for Yardi
- Oversee preparation and review of NYC regulatory filings, including:◦ TC (Tax Commission / certiorari support)
- RPIE (Real Property Income & Expense filings)
- Independently review and sign off on RPIE filings Qualifications
- 8+ years of accounting experience (real estate required)
- Experience managing teams (including remote/offshore)
- Strong proficiency in Yardi and Microsoft Excel
- Deep understanding of accrual accounting and property-level financials
- Experience with NYC filings, including TC and RPIE
- Strong organizational and communication skills Preferred
- CPA
- NYC multifamily experience
- Experience with outsourced accounting teams and lender reporting In office 3-5 days a week Compensation
- $150K
- $200K base + bonus