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Controller- Affordable Housing
Bisnow · Brooklyn, New York · On Site · Active · $85,000–$125,000 / year · Lever
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Bisnow |
| Title | Controller- Affordable Housing |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | SelectLeaders / SelectLeaders Accounting |
| Location | Brooklyn, NY, United States |
| Work model | On Site |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $85,000–$125,000 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Lever |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-04-13 / 2026-05-29 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-29 / 2026-06-06 |
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| Company | Bisnow |
| Source | 611767b1-943c-4a5e-ba72-fe3c93d3f5e5 |
| ATS provider | Lever |
Description
Controller - Affordable Housing
Brooklyn, NY - In-Office
Our SelectLeaders client is a family-owned construction management, development, and general contracting firm based in Brooklyn, NY, focused on multifamily affordable and supportive housing.
For decades, they have partnered with faith leaders, local officials, and community organizers to shape the neighborhoods in which we live and work. The firm develops affordable housing in partnership with HPD and HCR, leveraging city and state subsidies, tax credit structures, and additional capital sources. They also provide construction and ownership representation services for church-led housing initiatives across New York City, Maryland, and Atlanta.
They are seeking a detail-oriented senior Accounting Professional with deep experience in affordable housing development to support the full lifecycle of projects from predevelopment through construction, lease-up, and conversion. This role is critical in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and seamless coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong accounting or finance background who is interested in expanding into real estate development.
This position is ideal for someone who:
Is deeply community-oriented and mission-driven
Thrives in complex, fast-moving environments
Understands affordable housing finance and compliance
Wants hands-on involvement in shaping neighborhoods and creating opportunity
Key Responsibilities
Manage and maintain accurate trial balances, general ledger activity, and financial reporting across multiple development projects
Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies
Prepare and analyze balance sheets and supporting schedules
Track and record capitalized project costs, ensuring proper classification and compliance with accounting standards
Oversee and monitor project budgets, including phasing costs from predevelopment through construction and conversion to stabilized operations
Partner closely with development and asset management teams to align financial reporting with project milestones
Support audit processes, including preparing schedules, documentation, and coordinating with external auditors
Assist with financial reporting for lenders, investors, and regulatory agencies (e.g., LIHTC compliance)
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency
Development & Project Support
Assist in managing financial aspects of development projects from pre-development through completion
Monitor project budgets, costs, and financial performance
Support municipal and entitlement-related efforts with a financial lens
Coordinate with third-party property managers and consultants
Process Improvement & Operations
Help build and improve internal financial and reporting processes
Assist in implementing systems and best practices for project tracking and documentation
Contribute to a growing platform with the opportunity to take on increased responsibility over time
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of accounting experience, with a focus on real estate, specifically affordable housing development
Strong understanding of development accounting, including capitalized costs and project-based accounting
Experience managing financials across multiple projects and complex capital stacks
Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, Quickbooks)
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines across concurrent projects
Full job record
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| Provider | lever |
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| Title | Controller- Affordable Housing |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Brooklyn, New York |
| Department | SelectLeaders |
| Team | SelectLeaders Accounting |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Workplace Type | on_site |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | United States |
| Region | NY |
| City | Brooklyn |
| Salary Raw | USD 85000-125000 per-year-salary |
| Salary Min | 85,000 |
| Salary Max | 125,000 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | year |
| Source URL | https://jobs.lever.co/bisnow/4215d843-754d-48b2-831c-0aa8a714c9f5 |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.lever.co/bisnow/4215d843-754d-48b2-831c-0aa8a714c9f5/apply |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-29 06:59:44Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 20:28:41Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 20:28:41Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-29 06:59:44Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-04-13 14:53:10Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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