Controller

Robert Half Finance & Accounting • New York, NY • Posted May 02, 2026

About the Role

Description
Incredible Opportunity!

Are you ready to join a high-growth PortCo under an impressive PE firm based in NYC? My client is seeking their FIRST Finance & Accounting hire—a hands-on Controllership position. They have successfully acquired an OpCo and have 3-5 targets in the pipeline for acquisition.
Here's what they're looking for:

Controllership foundation—Big 4 experience followed by industry expertise as a Controller

Experience within the residential real estate space if single family homes, Condos/Co-ops

Experience with a Private Equity backed company
The role will report to the CEO of the PortCo and dotted line into the CFO of the PE firm, offering exposure to leadership decision-making
Location Requirement: You MUST currently reside within daily commuting distance of Midtown NYC as the role will become hybrid in late 2025/early 2026
Compensation Package based on experience:

Base: $185 - $235k base

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