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Controller

Vaco
$110,000.00 - $145,000.00 / yr
United States, New Jersey, Jersey City
Jun 07, 2025
Summary
The Controller will be responsible for the financial planning for the company along with accounting responsibilities for both the company and our partners. Primary responsibilities include supervision of monthly closing process, billing, accounts receivable and accounts payable, assisting in preparation of annual property budgets, and coordinating completion of annual audits and tax returns with outside CPA firms. The Controller is part of a team that creates and implements policies, procedures, and systems to maximize internal efficiencies and shortening reporting deadlines while maintaining the integrity of financial data.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* Responsible for monthly closing process, billing, accounts receivable accounts payable and cash management.
* Accurate and timely production and review of all financial information and communication of results internally and with partners.
* Assist in annual preparation of property budgets and forecasts.
* Preparation of work papers supporting monthly financials, property budgets, annual property audits and tax returns
* Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls.
* Identify and implement systems or processes to maximize internal efficiencies, shorten reporting deadlines, and maintain integrity and accuracy of financial data.
* Supervise accountants and accounting staff.
* Set up and manage the company's financial reporting IT system.
* Oversee all accounts and ledgers ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards, regulatory requirements, and partners' needs.
* Any other responsibilities and projects that may be assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
* Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
* Good GAAP, Tax, and financial reporting skills with excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
* Able to multi-task while maintaining control and order.
* Responsive team player with ability to quickly prioritize among numerous tasks.
* Good computer skills in the operation of Microsoft Office Suite and YARDI.
* Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to positively communicate with all levels of the organization and with parties outside the company.
* Ability to strategize and solve problems.
* Must be able to analyze data and supporting evidence to provide recommendations.
* Knowledge of real estate, construction, commercial and multi-family industries.
* Must be flexible in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
Experience
A minimum of 10 - 15 years' of progressively responsible experience in a real estate management environment.
Equipment
a. Position may require individuals to use their own vehicle or to operate a vehicle provided by the Company to make bank deposits, visit properties, and perform other duties as necessary. Individuals must have the ability to drive without jeopardizing their safety or that of prospects, residents, or fellow employees.
b. Position requires an individual to wear appropriate business apparel.
Travel
Although this position may be based at the location indicated above, the ability to travel to and work at other Company locations at the Company's request due to business needs may also be required.
Education
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration
* Public accounting audit experience preferred but not required

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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