Vice President of Accounting

Description

• Implement scalable systems, controls, and processes to support future growth and complexity, and to optimize the accounting department.
• Make key decisions on hiring, performance management, and termination within the accounting function.
• Monitor and manage liquidity, and Collaborate with the CFO on financial forecasting and treasury planning
• Prepare and review debt covenant calculations and other financial compliance reports.
• Coordinate annual independent audit/review, and tax engagements across the portfolio.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for a portfolio of ~35 multifamily properties and associated investment entity structures
• Sign off on audit and review reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting packages are delivered to investors, lenders, asset management, and other third parties.
• Lead and supervise relationships with two overseas property accounting firms and two external fund administrators; ensure adherence to service-level agreements, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Serve as a strategic financial partner across the organization.
• Support reporting requirements for property acquisitions and dispositions including pro-rations and waterfall calculations.
• Ensure real estate taxes & insurance are paid timely across the portfolio.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Respond to ad hoc financial and analytical requests from the Asset Management, Investors, and Operations teams.
• Directly manage two internal Accounting Managers, overseeing their performance, development, and output.
• Select and engage audit and tax firms, manage timelines and deliverables, and negotiate fees.
• Assist in budgeting processes in collaboration with Asset Management and Property Management teams.
• Assist in planning and executing quarterly fund distributions in coordination with fund administrators.
• Oversee and review fund-level reporting for two separate private equity funds in coordination with external fund administrators.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably in real estate private equity or a related industry.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment with a ‘No job is too small’ mentality
• Experience with Real Page, Yardi, MRI, or other real estate accounting software is a plus.
• Experience managing multi-entity accounting operations across large real estate portfolios.
• Proven experience overseeing outsourced accounting functions and internal team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, real estate accounting, financial reporting, and fund structures.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Experience managing external audits and tax engagements at scale.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance