Chief Accounting Officer

Are you looking for an opportunity to define your future in the commercial real estate industry based on your own unique skills and experience?

The Chief Accounting Officer is responsible for overseeing all accounting, tax, payroll, and treasury operations functions for Berkadia, including its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Whether your talents lie in marketing, operations, finance, human resources, management, or something different altogether, you’ll find flexibility and a sense of belonging at Berkadia. We’re committed to a culture that strives for excellence – a place where your contributions are valued, you are empowered to create positive impact, and you can grow your career. Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia.

We Innovate to shape the future of CRE, so in this role you will:

Responsibilities

• Partnering with the CFO to determine accounting and tax implications for all material business decisions.
• Managing separate teams with direct responsibility for accounting (U.S. and India), tax (outsourced to tax consultants), payroll, and treasury operations – ensuring quality and adherence to strict timelines. Management responsibility for subordinate managers, including international teams.
• Managing transaction accounting, the closing process, and financial reporting controls. Oversees accurate and timely delivery of financial statements.
• Overseeing the Workday Financial Management system; assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices for all Berkadia entities. Responsible for proficiency and efficiency with using Workday.
• Principal point of contact with PwC and KPMG, while owning the Company’s interpretation of technical accounting matters and compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations. Research and implement proper accounting and reporting for new corporate structures. Oversee tax compliance and strategy outsourced to 2 different tax consulting firms.
• Collaborating with and contributing to the Senior Leadership Team to improve overall company performance and enhance the employee experience with Payroll matters, expense reimbursements and invoice processing.
• Oversees the Payroll function for all Berkadia entities, including weekly/bi-weekly payroll, calculation and payment of complex commission structures, and runs the annual “bottoms-up” (merit increase and discretionary bonus) process. Ensures timely, accurate, and compliant pay practices. Principal point of contact with ADP. Owns and administers incentive compensation plans for Mortgage Banking and Investment Sales.
• Oversees the Treasury Operations function, including outgoing corporate wire transfers, accounts payable/vendor payments, and employee expense reimbursements.
• Partners with Legal on all high-profile employee/QREA new hires. Partners with HR and Legal on all employee/QREA separation agreements.
• Member of Audit Committee, Credit Committee, and 401(k) Committee. Principal point of contact with T. Rowe Price. President of Berkadia Foundation, Inc.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

We are passionate about your growth, so to achieve success in this role you should have:

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification
• Commercial real estate experience
• Experience managing finance and accounting functions, understanding tax regulations and compliance, navigating complete technical research, and familiarity with Workday or other financial software
• Exceptional business acumen
• Ability to adhere to Berkadia’s policies and exhibit proficiency and understanding of Berkadia’s Values
• Knowledge of accounting principles and best practices
• Ability to interface with team members and customers
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to organization policies and procedures
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency
• Master's degree or equivalent
• 20 years of experience in a similar position
  
  

We believe People Matter, so we offer benefits that go beyond:

• Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities
• Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us
• Fertility and family planning services
• Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Mental health care, including free counseling sessions:
• We'll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance discounts
• And more!
  
  

Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia.

Berkadia, as an equal opportunity employer, celebrates our employees’ unique differences, which we believe drives personal and company-wide innovation and creates a people-first culture where your career can take the long view. To achieve these goals, we are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, military and veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state and local laws.

In keeping with our commitment, Berkadia takes the necessary steps to provide a workplace free from harassment and discrimination, as well as access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to take part in the interview process, please contact talentacquisition@berkadia.com.

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