Sr. Accountant, Financial Reporting
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE : ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT's flagship Empire State Building, the "World's Most Famous Building," features its iconic Observatory, ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor's 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards : Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of September 30, 2025, ESRT's portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.
The dedicated team at ESRT is a collection of diverse individuals with a shared passion for excellence and a keen eye toward future growth. Headquartered in New York City, we harness the energy of the city in everything we do. We care for one another, work hard, and have a lot of fun doing it! We are Certified as a Great Place to Work by the global authority, Great Place to Work, on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors. We prioritize and invest in the health and wellness of employees to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. ESRT values continuous employee development and encourages colleagues to excel in their roles and adapt to emerging business needs. From our crown jewel, The Empire State Building, to incredible buildings modernized for the 21st century, to outstanding customer service, and our decade-long leadership position in sustainability and energy efficient portfolio that is 100% fully powered by renewable wind electricity, we take pride in our work. ESRT seeks an equally passionate colleague to join the team, understand the vision and help achieve that vision.
Responsibilities
- Support and assist in the SEC and stand-alone reporting processes
- Prepare footnote disclosures to be included in the Company's consolidated financial statements through collaboration with our various departments
- Prepare sections of the quarterly Supplemental Report and Earnings Release
- Assist in the preparation of support for other public documents including the Proxy and investor presentations
- Assist in the completion of the monthly and quarterly consolidation process
- Prepare clear workbooks in support of financial statement line items and disclosures such as stock-based compensation expense, interest rate swap derivatives, earnings per share and share buy-backs
- Collaborate with property accounting and finance teams to prepare consolidated and stand-alone property variance analyses for management and MD&A disclosures
- Prepare various required financial covenant calculations and reports
- Liaison with internal and external auditors to facilitate a timely audit process and report to various stakeholders on the status of internal / external audits
- Oversee ESRT SOX submissions to internal and external auditors
- Maintain equity ledgers and review equity conversion and / or transfer requests
- Process updates to equity compensation plan
- Keep abreast of accounting developments and stay up-to-date on the most recent accounting standard updates
What Success Looks Like
You are eager to learn, dedicated to the development of both interpersonal and technical accounting skillsetsHighly organized and efficient, you are able to take meaningful insights from discussion and apply them proactively to your work with a degree of independenceYou communicate questions and findings clearly to both the financial reporting team and to various other departments and external partiesAnalytical mindset; you obtain an understanding of the business and question ledger activity and data patterns when appropriateControls-based mindset; you are able to effectively evidence your own review and are able to provide feedback to coworkers on sufficient review evidenceResourceful and collaborative, you optimize tools and leverage relationships effectivelyRequired Skills / Abilities
Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills (oral and written)Self starter who understands the "why", must be able to work with a degree of independence to complete tasksControls-based mindsetAbility to collaborate with various business groups and develop solid business relationshipsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite : Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Excel skills include intermediate functions such as pivot tables, SUMIF, V or X lookupExperience with Workiva and / or Yardi functionality preferredExperience with data management tools such as Alteryx or Power BI preferredEducation & Experience
2-3 years hands on audit experience with a public company client base or equivalent experience at a public companyCPA licenseBig 4 audit experience and / or public REIT experience preferredPhysical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at timesWhat You Can Expect
At ESRT, like our tenants, our employees come from everywhere. We foster a collaborative work environment that captures top talent and cultivates the best ideas. As a Great Place to Work Certified employer, we are committed to maintaining our positive work culture where employees are engaged and can grow and develop. In addition, ESRT employees embody our Company Culture & Success Factors :Adaptable you are a self-starter who's able to quickly digest and execute new processes to work both collaboratively and independentlyDynamic you are solutions-oriented, aim to improve processes and implement efficiency, and offer insightful feedback to improve ESRTDependable you take a strong sense of ownership and accountability over your workPassionate you keep up with industry trends and are excited about the potential to propel the industry forward with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitudeCurious you consistently look for new ways to work smarter, not just harderEthical you treat others with respect, act with integrity in how you perform your work, and embrace our collaborative culturePositive you possess a service-oriented attitude with excellent follow throughBenefits
Competitive base salary and bonusHealth / Dental / Vision insuranceCompany sponsored Life, AD&D, STD (with Salary Continuation), and LTD InsuranceVoluntary Enhanced LTD ProgramVoluntary Hospital, Accident, and Cancer Programs401(k) with 100% match up to 5%Paid parental leavePre-tax transit accountsEmployee Assistance Program for emotional, financial, and legal supportWell-Being
Generous paid time offFlex remote work timeFlex Summer FridaysEmployee engagement programsVolunteer time offContinuing educationComplimentary Empire State Building Observatory accessComplimentary gym membership and other wellness benefitsEmployee Discount Programs$100,000 - $110,000 a year
Salary is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, job location, size of property where applicable, and / or certifications. In addition to your base salary, ESRT provides discretionary annual bonuses.
ESRT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because they drive curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed,