Contract Controller- 6 months ,full time, real estate

Contract Controller | Tribeca, NYC (Hybrid) | 6-Month Contract (W2 role)

$80-$ 90/ per hour | November-May | November 1 start - Full-time!

Our client, a retail-as-a-service company, is looking for a hands-on Controller for a 6-month contract to cover a maternity leave. They run a lean team, and the work follows a steady monthly rhythm. A November 1 start gives you two full cycles to get comfortable and make an impact.

What you'll do

Lead month-end close, preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements

Oversee monthly brand billing, creating statements for brands and stores based on prior-month performance (the largest part of the workload)

Manage ASC 842 lease accounting for nearly 100 leases

Handle AP/AR, cash management, and cash flow analysis

Support budgeting, forecasting, tax, and internal controls

Guide and review the work of a senior accountant

What you bring

8+ years of progressive accounting experience

Management experience (leading 3+ people is ideal)

Strong GAAP knowledge, including month-end and year-end close

Lease accounting experience - is REQUIRED

NetSuite experience

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)

Startup or small-company background, with hands-on exposure to every part of the close

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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.