Posted 22 July, 2026
Controller
LHH US
New York, NY, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Property Controller | NYC Commercial Real Estate
Our client, a growing owner-operator of Class A office properties, is seeking a Property Controller to oversee accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets.
This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, tenant recoveries, and lender reporting. The Controller will also oversee an outsourced accounting team and partner closely with asset management and property operations to ensure accurate, timely reporting and strong financial controls.
Key Responsibilities
Search managed by: Anca Biancucci
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Our client, a growing owner-operator of Class A office properties, is seeking a Property Controller to oversee accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets.
This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, tenant recoveries, and lender reporting. The Controller will also oversee an outsourced accounting team and partner closely with asset management and property operations to ensure accurate, timely reporting and strong financial controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
- Review financial statements, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and reporting packages.
- Oversee property accounting, cash management, tenant billings, and operating expense recoveries.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and portfolio performance reporting.
- Coordinate lender reporting and monitor debt compliance requirements.
- Partner with asset management and property management teams on financial and operational initiatives.
- Supervise outsourced accounting support and ensure accuracy of day-to-day accounting activities.
- Commercial real estate accounting experience, preferably with NYC Class A office assets.
- Strong experience with operating expense escalations, CAM reconciliations, and tenant recoveries.
- Understanding of property-level financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
- CPA preferred, but not required.
- Yardi experience preferred, but not required.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with ownership and senior leadership.
Search managed by: Anca Biancucci
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
