Financial controller

North Jersey

130,000 - 150,000

Our Client is looking for a Controller who will oversee all accounting and financial operations across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This role involves managing entity formation, banking relationships, cash flow, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities:

Entity Management

• Oversee new entity openings and maintain corporate documentation, including formation and compliance records.

Banking Operations

• Open and manage bank accounts for multiple entities.
• Maintain strong relationships with banking partners.
• Monitor and transfer cash between management companies and investment-level entities.

Cash Management & Reconciliation

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate cash movement and reporting.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Compile, organize, and process A/P and A/R transactions.
• Obtain CEO approvals for payments and communicate with vendors.
• Manage bi-monthly A/P runs and handle urgent ad-hoc payments.
• Issue payments via checks, wires, and other methods.

Bookkeeping & Reporting

• Maintain dual sets of records (cash and accrual basis) for multiple companies.
• Prepare and review financial reports with CEOs and CIO.
• Provide detailed reporting for monthly presentations.

Payroll & Compliance

• Manage payroll processing and 1099 payments.
• Oversee benefits administration and maintain relationship with PEO.
• Act as liaison with external accountants (Roth & Co) and assist with tax preparation.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Produce quarterly budget forecasts and cash flow projections at both entity and consolidated levels.

1. Ownership Tracking

• Track membership interest ownership and consolidate multi-tier ownership structures.

Systems & Tools

• Maintain and optimize QuickBooks usage across entities.

Office management

• Order and maintain stock of snacks and drinks for office pantry.
• Order lunches for the office

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including multi-entity management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in real estate accounting and cash advance reporting is a strong plus.