O.D.S. Management, Inc. ยท 1 day ago
Controller (Real Estate)
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expODS Management, Inc. is a growing real estate management and ownership platform specializing in multifamily and USDA Rural Development housing across New York. They are seeking a Controller responsible for the financial integrity, cash control, and reporting of the company and its managed ownership entities, overseeing multi-entity accounting and compliance reporting for a growing real estate portfolio.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Review and approve vendor bills, insurance, taxes, utilities, and reserve payments
Execute and verify transfers using QuickBooks Online and SaaSAnt
Maintain cash controls and account oversight across all entities
Reconcile rent rolls and subsidy payments to bank deposits
Identify missing deposits, timing issues, or posting errors
Work with property management teams to resolve discrepancies
Maintain books for:
Property LLCs
GP/LP partnerships
Management company
Reconcile intercompany accounts
Ensure management fees and reimbursements are accurate
Perform month-end and year-end close
Reconcile all bank and balance sheet accounts
Ensure QuickBooks matches supporting schedules and spreadsheets
Review monthly property operating reports and investigate variances
Prepare annual property operating budgets and support submission to owners, lenders, and regulatory agencies
Prepare annual audit pre-work packages
Serve as primary contact for external auditors
Respond to audit requests and questions
Review draft financial statements and support final audit issuance
Prepare and process investor and ownership distributions
Maintain capital account and ownership schedules
Run or supervise payroll
Record payroll entries, taxes, and benefits
Reconcile payroll clearing and liability accounts
Prepare and submit RD, LIHTC, and other regulatory financial reports
Maintain escrow, reserve, tax, and insurance schedules
Support Year-End submissions and compliance requirements
Support property acquisitions by assisting with financial due diligence, reviewing historical operating statements, and helping set up new entities and accounting structures
Establish new property books in QuickBooks and related systems after acquisition
Track acquisition costs, loan proceeds, capital contributions, and closing entries
Set up and maintain construction and redevelopment job cost tracking
Review construction draws, lender disbursement requests, and reserve releases
Reconcile construction budgets to actual costs
Work with ownership, lenders, and property teams to ensure projects stay financially on track
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in accounting, audit, or financial operations (CPA or CPA-track is a plus, not required)
Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple entities and task efficiently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with a wide range of people
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound business decisions
Preferred
Real estate, property management, or partnership experience preferred
Audit experience strongly preferred
Experience and/or knowledge in USDA-Rural Development, HUD, LIHTC and/or affordable housing preferred
Experience with Simply Computer or similar affordable housing software a plus
Benefits
Annual bonus
6% immediate 401(k) match
50% employer-paid health, dental & vision
Paid life insurance
Generous paid time off
Friday lunch
Long-term career growth at a growing company
Company
O.D.S. Management, Inc.
O.D.S.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase