Financial Controller
Pro Talent Solutions • Nutley, New Jersey • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Jun 16, 2026
North Jersey
$250k - $325k+ DOE A growing real estate company is seeking a Financial Controller to lead and strengthen its finance and accounting function.
This is a senior leadership role focused on building internal systems, improving reporting and controls, leading the accounting team, and partnering with the executive team on financial strategy and operational decision-making.
Responsibilities
• Lead the company’s finance and accounting function, including reporting, close, controls, cash flow, and financial operations
• Build and improve internal systems, processes, workflows, and controls to support continued growth
• Oversee financial reporting and provide clear visibility into company and portfolio performance
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team while driving accountability and execution
• Partner with the executive team on budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and key financial decisions
• Manage banking, lender, and external accounting relationships as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology, automation, AI tools, and better reporting processes
• Ensure accurate books, clean records, timely reporting, and strong financial discipline across the organization
Requirements
• Strong accounting and finance leadership experience
• Experience as a Controller, Senior Controller, VP of Finance, or similar senior finance/accounting leader
• Real estate experience preferred
• Proven ability to build systems, improve processes, lead teams, and bring structure to a growing organization
• Strong financial reporting, controls, cash flow, and operational finance experience
• Comfortable partnering with ownership and senior leadership on financial strategy and business decisions
• Forward-thinking and technology-oriented, with an interest in using AI, automation, and modern tools to improve efficiency and visibility
• Strong communication, leadership presence, organization, and attention to detail