Director of Accounting

Director of Property & Development Accounting - Multifamily | Hybrid | $145,000 to $165,000 + Bonus & Benefits

The Director of Property and Development Accounting is responsible for overseeing the accounting activities and financial reporting for assigned real estate projects and entities, while also supervising and developing accounting staff.

• Partner with internal teams including finance, property, and project leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, accounting records, and construction draw activity.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders such as lenders, investors, and third party partners on financial matters and funding requests.
• Oversee treasury functions including bank reconciliations, cash flow projections, and contribution and distribution calculations.
• Ensure accounting records and reporting comply with GAAP, including complex areas such as acquisitions, dispositions, debt modifications, and interest capitalization.
• Review general ledger activity, management fee calculations, and monthly or quarterly financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Research technical accounting issues and prepare supporting documentation for complex or non routine transactions.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling in partnership with asset and property management teams.
• Assist with audited financial statements, tax support work papers, and other external reporting requirements.
• Lead and develop accounting staff while supporting process improvements, training initiatives, and ad hoc reporting for senior leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Five or more years of professional accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Experience in commercial real estate accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement operational enhancements.
• Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with large enterprise platforms is a plus.
• Primarily office based role with occasional overtime depending on business needs