Established real estate owner and developer is seeking a dynamic leader with strong managerial skills and technical expertise in accounting, particularly in commercial real estate, property management, and lending.
Reporting directly to ownership, the ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of ownership's global perspective and will play a pivotal role in directing and fulfilling the company's financial strategies and reporting requirements.
This role demands a proactive approach to managing accounting operations and driving organizational success through financial stewardship and strategic insight.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise various accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, capital contributions and distributions, equity schedules, and accruals.
* Manage the financial administration of the commercial property portfolio, including cash management, loan compliance, banking relationships, investor reporting, accounting audits, and partnership distributions.
* Develop and implement departmental procedures, processes, and systems to support both immediate needs and long-term objectives.
* Coordinate with banks, tax preparers, and other stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines.
* Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of internal financial statements for department heads and senior management.
* Lead and motivate the accounting team to achieve timely financial statement closings on a monthly and annual basis.
* Partnering with external accounting partners, and assist in preparing year-end financial statements for CPAs and entity tax returns.
* Oversee loan payments and compliance.
* Maintain accounting guidelines and controls to ensure transactional accuracy and completeness.
* Serve as a mentor and resource for the accounting staff, providing guidance on standards and delegating tasks effectively.
* Offer recommendations to ownership and department heads to enhance efficiency in accounting and reporting processes.
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related Business field.
* 7+ years’ experience in Property Management, specifically Class A commercial office.
* Progressive experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller or Controller.
* Experience in a family office is preferred.
* Experience in a public accounting firm, or responsible for multiple clients, privately held real estate or growth business is preferred.
* Must possess experience of total accounting responsibility in a multi-entity real estate environment
* Proficiency in Yardi, Excel, Outlook, and related accounting systems.
* Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop staff.
* Organized, results driven, ability to prioritize multiple deliverables and achieve results.
* Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and collaborate.
* Self-directed, deadline driven and a strategic solutions-oriented thinker.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $195,000.
00 - $240,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
* New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person