Director of Accounting

The Director of Accounting is a strategic leader who will oversee operational accounting, financial

reporting, cash management, and shared services functions. This role is responsible for helping to build

the systems and processes to scale the finance organization, driving automation initiatives, and ensuring

the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Systems

• Strategic Automation & Scaling: Drive automation and efficiency across the mid-to-back office,

including accounting, finance, and treasury. Focus on building systems to scale the function to

support future growth rather than just current needs.

• System Implementation & Optimization: Help to drive the implementation of critical financial

software, including the General Ledger (ERP) and treasury systems.

• Policy & Process Implementation: Establish, administer, interpret, and revise financial and

accounting policies and procedures. Implement new procedures to improve efficiency and scale

the business, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and compliance across the

organization.

Accounting & Financial Reporting Oversight

• Monthly Close & G/L Management: Manage the timely and accurate Monthly Close process,

including general ledger maintenance, corporate G/L overhead allocations, invoicing/collecting

management and development fees.

• Corporate Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and internal distribution of the company’s

internal financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet) to track and communicate management

business profitability.

• Budgeting & Analysis: Be integral in the budgeting process for the operating company, including

both the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget, variance analysis, and forecasting.

• Annual Audit Coordination: Coordinate the annual audit with the external auditing firm, acting as

the primary point of contact and ensuring the timely completion of the audit and preparation of all

required schedules.

Shared Services

• Payroll & Benefits: Oversee the accurate recording of payroll activity, related tax filings, and

accounting for employee compensation.

• Accounts Payable (AP): Oversee the AP function, including processes for Vendor Set up,

Maintenance, and disbursements.

• Credit Cards / Expense Reimbursements: Administer the process for corporate credit card

issuance and employee expense reimbursements, ensuring policy adherence.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Cash Flow Forecasting: Prepare and consolidate short-term and long-term Cash Flow Projections

for overhead to accurately anticipate funding needs.

• Debt Management: Monitor and ensure compliance with debt covenants and oversee the

preparation of lender reporting requirements.

• Banking Relations: Maintain bank accounts, manage wire transfers, and implement internal

controls over cash.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration and/or equivalent education and

experience required. CPA and/or strong accounting experience required.

• Proven track record in an accounting leadership role with direct experience in real estate

development, construction, or private equity.

• Demonstrated ability supporting the scaling of finance functions for an enterprise in growth mode,

embracing change and driving sound decision making.

• Success working as a team member in a demanding, fast-paced and high quality environment,

possessing a “hands on”, “get it done” attitude.

• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.