What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant, Real Estate Controllership position at AIG?
Real Estate Controller Specialist – Real Estate GOE COE
Responsible and accountable for managing various real estate accounting and reporting processes, including the administration of leases. (Focus is with Domestic accounting activities)
Job Description
At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.
Enjoy Benefits That Take Care Of What Matters
At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.
Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.
Welcome to a culture of inclusion
We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.
AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.
AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.
Functional Area
FA - Finance
AIG GLOBAL OPERATIONS, INC.
Responsible and accountable for managing various real estate accounting and reporting processes, including the administration of leases. (Focus is with Domestic accounting activities)
Job Description
- Responsible for accounting and reporting of leases and real estate portfolio (Crest accounting)
- Work closely with corporate real estate team ensuring lease data is accurately accounted for and reported using the corporate-wide lease administration and accounting tool
- Review and run monthly allocations and prepare rent support and JE
- Oversee lease administration for leases, working closely with third party lease administration partner (CBRE / JLL)
- Work closely with the corporate real estate team and third-party vendors to ensure invoices are processed and accruals are recorded accurately and timely (CBRE, Mace, AvidXchange, JLL)
- Accruals
- Sundry (spend with landlords) and Opex (3rd party spend)
- Opex (Maintenance - 3rd party vendors, excluding landlords)
- Security (work with Business Services group)
- Work closely with the Real Estate operations group (historically project managers, transaction managers, and business services managers) to ensure accurate and complete accounting for real estate activities
- Work closely with other client functions to ensure accurate and complete accounting (Account Payable, Insurance, Accounting Policy)
- Prepare timely and distribute quality monthly reporting analytics for lease and owned properties activity. Transaction Reports and Vendor AP spend reports to Real Estate data management group
- Responsible for billing, collections, and accounting for all subleased properties - work closely with 3rd party lease administer who prepares invoices and maintains the sublease AR Aging
- Work closely with the corporate real estate team managing real estate capital projects accounting and reporting. Includes overseeing CIP activity, working with project managers, review of activity, and working with client Fixed assets placing CIP in-service
- Provide support for the real estate activities included in the Real Estate CoE. Help to establish the CoE structure, processes, and controls. Identify and implement processes
- Ensure financial controls and processes are functioning as documented (i.e. lease accounting, CIP accounting, Crest payment related controls)
- Provide ad hoc reporting with meaningful insight into real estate analytics
- Provide support for all Real Estate related audits
- AIRC audit support
- NYC Commercial Tax audit
- Accounting Degree (CPA or equivalent - Accounting or Finance major preferred but not required)
- 4 years’ experience in Finance and Accounting
- Strong operational experience with U.S. GAAP
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data - including lease accounting
- Team player, critical thinker, problem-solver who is willing to learn - Looking for someone that can identify issues, research and can recommend proposed solutions
- Ability to work independently, multitask and strong attention to details
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Proven experience to multi-task and respond quickly to changing business needs and priorities
- Experience with ERP systems like SAP, BPC, and financial automation tools
- Effective written & oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and management to accomplish objectives
At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.
Enjoy Benefits That Take Care Of What Matters
At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.
Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.
Welcome to a culture of inclusion
We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.
AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.
AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.
Functional Area
FA - Finance
AIG GLOBAL OPERATIONS, INC.
Salary : $86,000 - $108,000