Junior Financial Controller recruitment

We are currently seeking a Junior Financial Controller to join our growing team. This role would be ideal for you if you are a Senior Accountant who is seeking to take the next step in your career. As part of a dynamic team of 30 professionals, you will be working in a challenging and rewarding position which will continue your career on a strong upward path.

Position Summary
We are currently seeking a full-time permanent Junior Financial Controller. In this position working directly for one of the most skilled and experienced residential property investment teams in the New York Metropolitan, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will manage a team of accounting staff and will be responsible for all facets of financial control, including but not limited to:

• Overseeing the preparation of all internal and external reporting including financial statement preparation and other financial metrics on a timely basis.

• Manage and mentor staff performing general ledger, A/P, A/R and reconciliation functions.

• Accounting for interests in various joint ventures and performing consolidation accounting.

• Oversee cash management function including daily monitoring of transactions and cash availability as well as management and continual improvement of the organization's cash flow.

• Evaluate, develop and implement strong enterprise-wide internal control practices to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Co-ordinate year end external audit and half year reviews.

• Undertake staff development and aid in various finance and business initiatives.

• Partner with senior management in order to achieve company financial and operational goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Experienced Senior Accountant seeking to take next step in career or Financial Controller with less than four years Financial Control experience.

•  4+ years Public Accounting Experience (preferably Big 4 background).

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).  

• Experience working for a large scale REIT desirable but not essential.

• Experience with Yardi desirable but not essential

• Strong leadership, team building, communication and organization skills.

• Strong analytical and planning skills.

• Must be energetic and creative thinking with strong business ethics and standards.

Very attractive salary package of $95k+ available to the successful candidate. Great office location at Exchange Place, Jersey City. Minutes from the World Trade Centre PATH and next to many other forms of public transportation.

To apply please click the "apply now" buttion and be sure to send your resume and copies of all relevant academic transcripts with a cover letter