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

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