Director of Accounting

The Opportunity

The Director of Accounting will be a key leader in supporting the future growth and financial success of AFV. This role is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and driving accounting process improvements across the organization. As a strategic partner to executive leadership, the Director of Accounting will provide financial leadership, guidance, and operational support while managing the day-to-day accounting function. This position requires deep expertise in accounting principles, financial reporting, and real estate/property management operations, including extensive experience with property accounting systems, real estate financial reporting, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

•      Lead the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries and financial statement preparation in accordance with US GAAP

•      Own monthly account reconciliations, including intercompany transactions and property-level reconciliations

•      Perform detailed analysis of financial results compared to forecast and prior month results/trends at both the corporate and property level

•      Manage revenue recognition processes, including deferred revenue calculations relevant to property management and SaaS platforms

•      Support and oversee accounts payable, billing, and collections functions, including property-related vendor payments

•      Prepare quarterly commission statements and payment summaries

•      Prepare work papers and schedules for the annual audit and coordinate directly with auditors

•      Assist in the creation and continuous improvement of accounting processes and policies in conjunction with the Director of Finance & Accounting

•      Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies

•      Contribute to forecasting, budgeting processes, tax filings, and other requested financial data

•      Support the implementation and optimization of real estate accounting platforms including Yardi

•      Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Desired Characteristics

•      Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

•      CPA or CPA candidate preferred, but not required

•      8-10 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience is a plus

•      Experience in Class B real estate, property management, or a related industry strongly preferred

•      Proficiency with Yardi and/or QuickBooks

•      Hands-on experience with Yardi for property accounting, reporting, and general ledger management

•      Experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliations

•      Background working with SaaS companies and knowledge of ASC 606 is a plus

•      Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and US GAAP

•      Advanced Excel skills — capable of building and automating detailed financial models

•      Ability to solve complex problems using multiple data sources

•      Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

•      Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•      High degree of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information

•      Experience with Windows-based environments

The ideal candidate is output-oriented, knows when to yield and when not to yield, has a relentless willingness to raise the bar, holds himself/herself and others accountable, and excels in a diverse international environment across different nationalities, geographies, and cultures.

Be prepared to be unprepared when you apply!