Chief Accounting Officer

Description

• Strengthen internal controls and standardize accounting practices across properties and corporate functions.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP and compliance with federal, state, and local tax and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the full-cycle accounting function across corporate and property entities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Monitor cash activity and property-level operating performance to ensure that financial priorities are met within available resources.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including timely filing of tax returns and investor K-1s.
• Oversee consolidation and reporting of financial results across multiple entities
• Supervise both onshore and offshore accounting teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness in financial transactions and deliverables.
• Maintain and improve accounting systems, tools, and reporting structures (e.g., Yardi) to ensure data accuracy and process efficiency.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners.
• Support ownership and executive leadership with financial data, analysis, and reporting for lenders, investors, and internal decision-making.
• Work closely with property management and operations teams to align accounting practices with business needs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse accounting team across both domestic and offshore operations.
• Review and approve key reconciliations, journal entries, and financial packages
• Partner with operations and technology teams to drive process improvements and enhance workflow automation.
• Direct preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for ownership and senior management.
• Support property and corporate controllers in maintaining compliance with company policies, lender requirements, and accounting standards.
• Provide training and guidance to strengthen technical accounting knowledge and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of property management systems such as Yardi, AppFolio, or MRI.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution in a dynamic, resource-conscious operating environment.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in multifamily property management accounting is required.
• Expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and real estate entity structures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to oversee both domestic and offshore accounting teams and maintain strong communication across time zones.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: 15 paid holidays throughout the year to celebrate and relax.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Competitive Market Pay: We offer competitive salaries to ensure that your compensation reflects your skills and experience.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy 22 days of PTO annually to recharge and take care of personal matters.
• 401(k) Plan: Competitive company match to help you plan for your future.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance