About the JobTitle: ControllerLocation: Farmingdale, NY
Company: The Buller Group LLC
Position Overview:The Buller Group LLC is seeking a
Controller to oversee and manage all aspects of the company's accounting and financial reporting functions. This individual will play a critical hands-on role, supporting multiple entities, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with both real estate and operational accounting responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:Financial Reporting & General Ledger:- Maintain the general ledger and oversee all accounting entries across multiple entities.
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and deferred revenue.
- Manage recurring entries related to prepaid and deferred rents.
- Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
Real Estate Accounting:- Prepare year-end real estate workpapers to support annual tax filings.
- Review and analyze unearned rent income and related accounts.
- Maintain prepaid real estate tax schedules and record monthly amortization.
- Process Real Property Income & Expense (RPIE) reports.
- Support real estate assessment appeals, including preparation of required forms and documentation.
Fixed Assets & Depreciation:- Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and classification.
- Record monthly depreciation and ensure accurate reporting.
- Reclassify expenses between repairs & maintenance and capital expenditures as needed.
Tax & Compliance:- Prepare and file sales tax returns (NYS) and ensure timely payments.
- Manage use and occupancy tax filings and other applicable state/local filings.
- Support external tax preparers with required schedules and documentation.
Cash Management & Reconciliations:- Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Reconcile accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory balances to the general ledger.
- Monitor cash activity and ensure accuracy of financial records.
Operational & Inventory Accounting:- Reconcile inventory and uncosted purchases to the general ledger.
- Analyze production quantities and associated costs for operating entities.
- Assist with cost tracking and reporting for manufacturing/operational activities.
Payroll & Other Accounting Functions:- Prepare and review expense accruals, including property taxes and insurance.
- Address day-to-day accounting questions and provide financial insights to management.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 8+ years of accounting experience, with prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience preferred.
- Experience with real estate accounting strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Hands-on experience with general ledger systems and Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple entities and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Why Join The Buller Group:- High-visibility role with direct impact on business operations.
- Entrepreneurial and collaborative environment.
- Exposure to both real estate and operating business accounting.
