Experienced Accountant Independent Auditor Collier Family Office

Overview

Looking for an Experienced Accountant to Serve as an Independent Auditor
Collier Family Office – The Collier Companies

Location:

Gainesville, FL (Hybrid: On-site + Remote)
Status: 1099 Independent Contractor, Part-Time
Compensation:
Project Based, According to Experience

The Collier Companies (TCC) is a privately held real estate investment and management firm headquartered in Gainesville, FL, with a primary focus on multifamily communities. The Collier Family Office supports the financial, tax, legal, and legacy planning needs of the Collier family, The Collier Companies and related entities, overseeing investments, reporting, governance, and risk management.

We are seeking an Experienced Accountant to Serve as an Independent Auditor to provide objective, third-party review and audit of our accounting and operational internal controls, systems and processes, to report back any and all material and significant issues and recommendations.

• Provide objective, third-party review and audit of accounting and operational internal controls, systems, and processes.
• Identify and report material and significant issues with recommendations for improvements.

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of audit experience, preferably with:
• A public accounting firm (Big 4 or regional), and/or
• Internal audit in a real estate, financial services, or investment environment.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, and risk-based audit methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a consultant (1099/contractor model).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly and diplomatically present findings to senior stakeholders.
• High degree of professional integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

• Type:
  Independent contractor (1099) – not an employee role.
• Hours:
  
  Part-time; hours will vary based on project scope (estimated 5–20 hours per week on average).
• Location:
  
  Gainesville, FL. Hybrid engagement with some on-site presence expected for initial assessments, key meetings, and select procedures; remote work for documentation and reporting is possible.

• Comfortable operating in a high-trust, confidential environment.
• Detail-oriented yet pragmatic, focusing on material risks and practical solutions.
• Professional, independent, and comfortable interacting with C-suite executives and family principals.
• Able to self-manage workload and deadlines with minimal oversight.

• At The Collier Companies, we recognize TEAM MEMBERS for being the foundation of our success which aligns with our internal mission statement PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR TEAM MEMBERS IN BECOMING THEIR BEST SELVES.
• Our external mission is PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS.
• We are good STEWARDS to each other, believe in collaboration and support one another to achieve our missions.
• We PRIDE ourselves on working and growing with the principles taught in “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”.
• We are committed to CANI (Constant & Never-Ending Improvement) & to utilizing our I&R (Initiative & Resourcefulness) to find solutions that are BOTH E&E (Efficient & Effective).
• We are committed to ONGOING LEARNING – sponsor book clubs, training, and mentorship to support growth.
• Internal learning program called Collier College, based on Nathan Collier Master of Science in Real Estate program at the University of Florida.
• GROWTH – A goal to double in size within the coming decade, with a sense of urgency.
• We bring STABILITY into the marketplace and to our residents with a LONG-TERM HOLD strategy.
• ROOTED – Privately owned since the 1970s, owning and managing over 12,000 apartment homes with construction starts each year.

At The Collier Companies, it is all about people. Our Residents depend on us to be observant, responsive, and attentive to their needs. We ask all that join us to commit to doing likewise.

PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS WHILE SUPPORTING TEAM MEMBERS TO BECOME THEIR BEST SELVES

Background checks are an employment requirement. Upon submission of your application, you will be invited to complete our candidate assessment.

These Are Required Steps In The Hiring Process.

The Collier Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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