Corporate Controller
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY (On-site)
Employment: Full-time
About the Client
A vertically integrated private-equity real estate firm specializing in self-storage and other alternative real estate asset classes. Headquartered in upstate New York with additional regional and originations offices across North America, the organization owns and operates a large, geographically diverse portfolio. Cross-functional teams span acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, compliance/legal, property management, IT, transactions/financing, marketing, accounting, and training. The culture emphasizes respect, teamwork, ethics, accountability, and persistence, and the firm is recognized by industry sources for strong performance.
Role Overview
The Corporate Controller will own corporate accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance for Prime Group’s corporate entities. This leader partners closely with the CFO and executive team to ensure data integrity, enable informed decisions, and support scalable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain accounting policies for corporate entities (including newly created entities).
- Lead the monthly/quarterly close and prepare timely, accurate financial statements and management reports.
- Oversee multi-entity consolidations, intercompany activity, and complex allocations.
- Reconcile cash; manage liquidity and short-term forecasting, including anticipated distributions/draws.
- Set corporate operating budgets; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Build recurring reporting packages to communicate performance to leadership.
- Review cost centers and revenue streams; drive profitability by function.
- Strengthen internal controls and oversee audit readiness/compliance (GAAP; coordinate with tax).
- Evaluate and improve processes (employee reimbursement, T&E, vendor payments, AP/AR).
- Partner cross-functionally with property accounting, payroll, AP, IT, and operations.
- Lead ad-hoc analysis, special projects, and systems/process implementations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred; Master’s/MBA a plus).
- 5–7+ years progressive accounting/finance experience with 3+ years in a Controller or similar leadership role.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP (IFRS familiarity a plus); strong internal controls mindset.
- Proven experience with multi-entity, intercompany, and consolidation environments.
- Hands-on with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics) and real estate platforms (Yardi, MRI, RealPage) preferred.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to operate in a high-growth, deadline-driven environment.
- Real estate / private equity / REIT background highly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and bonus eligibility.
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term & long-term disability.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Please send your resume to Christyne at Brave New World Services at Cgonzalez@bnwservices.com or call 813-694-9968 to apply.