Job Description

Controller – Real Estate Development Willamsburg (Onsite Only)$150,000 - $180,000 BOE

Company Overview

We’re a vertically integrated real estate development firm focused on building and operating iconic, Class A mixed-use and residential properties across the NYC area. With over 20 assets and 3,000+ luxury units in our portfolio—and several major ground-up projects in the pipeline—we’re in an exciting stage of rapid expansion.

Our team is fast-moving, execution-focused, and deeply committed to excellence. We thrive on momentum, expect full ownership from every team member, and believe the best ideas win—no matter where they come from.

If you're energized by high-rise construction, large-scale luxury development, and the opportunity to grow with a young, ambitious firm that’s shaping the New York skyline—this is where you’ll want to be.

Position Overview

We’re hiring a hands-on Controller to take full ownership of financial oversight across our fast-growing real estate development platform. This is a senior finance seat with direct responsibility for cash management, forecasting, budgeting, expense tracking, and capital reporting —and it requires someone who can bring clarity, control, and strategic visibility to our financial operations.

You’ll be expected to manage multiple moving parts across bidding, contracting, payroll, vendor payments, partnership structures, and financing needs. Trust, accountability, and attention to detail are critical —you’ll be the person leadership relies on to ensure everything adds up and makes sense.

The Ideal Candidate

• You bring strong financial judgment and ownership
• You’re sharp, detail-oriented , and know how to keep teams accountable
• You enjoy working closely with leadership to make informed, confident decisions
• You thrive in a fast-moving, high-expectation environment
• You’re discreet, dependable, and comfortable with sensitive financial data
• Yiddish Speaking

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee books and ensure accuracy across all accounts
• Manage cash flow, cash forecasting, and banking relationships
• Prepare capital reporting for partners and lenders
• Provide insight into expense patterns and improvement opportunities
• Oversee payables and AR/AP staff
• Ensure financial logic and clarity across project bidding, contracting, and payroll
• Support reporting needs for a shared investment portfolio (Rabsky representation)
• Deliver clear monthly/quarterly financial reports to ownership and partners

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controller or senior finance leader
• Deep understanding of accounting, cash flow, and financial reporting
• Strong Excel, reporting, and budgeting/forecasting skills
• Real estate experience is a plus—but not required
• Clear communicator and highly trustworthy

Must-Haves

• 5+ years of experience in a senior accounting or controller role
• Ability to take full financial ownership of a business unit
• High trust, high integrity, highly reliable
• Office-based (not remote)
• Yiddish speaking preferred

This is a high-trust, high-ownership seat in a growing, ambitious firm. If you're someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to play a key role in shaping financial strategy— we’d love to meet you .

Email Resume: Joel@maiplacement.com

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