Associate Director – Finance & Accounting

We are partnering with a privately held real estate development firm on a senior‑level finance and accounting role supporting a high‑profile, Class A mixed‑use development in downtown Nashville. This position was newly created to add local finance leadership and will work closely with a seasoned finance team based at the company’s headquarters. This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility role that blends controller‑level accounting oversight with strategic finance, modeling, and deal support
. Ideal for someone who enjoys building structure, partnering cross‑functionally, and operating in a dynamic development environment.

• Oversee financial reporting and review work prepared by third‑party accounting partners
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting across multiple properties and entities
• Manage complex cost allocations and support property management and construction teams
• Build and analyze financial models (DCF, IRR, MOIC, scenario analysis)
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Partner closely with Legal and Construction on contracts, loan documents, leases, and agreements
• Present financial insights to senior leadership and ownership
• Contribute to acquisition analysis and future development phases
• Help build scalable processes as the portfolio continues to grow

• 7–10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• Strong accounting foundation;
  CPA strongly preferred
• Big 4 public accounting experience is a plus
• Experience beyond pure accounting (strategic finance, modeling, deal analysis)
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Polished, professional presence with the ability to interact confidently with senior leadership
• Highly adaptable, detail‑oriented, and comfortable in a fast‑moving environment
• 100% onsite role in Nashville, TN
• Open to candidates willing to relocate
• Reports to senior finance leadership
• No direct reports initially
• Competitive base salary + annual discretionary bonus
• Clear growth trajectory toward Director‑level leadership

If you’re looking for a career‑defining finance role within a premier real estate development platform and enjoy operating at the intersection of accounting, strategy, and execution, this is an opportunity worth exploring.