Director of Property Accounting

We have partnered with a privately held, vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm on a new (Hybrid) Director-level Accounting leader to oversee a dynamic portfolio of operating assets and development projects. This is a high-visibility role partnering closely with executive leadership, capital partners, and operations teams to drive financial accuracy, technical excellence, and team development.

Director of Property Accounting- MIXED-USE

We are seeking a senior-level accounting leader to oversee financial reporting and operational accounting for a portfolio of Mixed-Use real estate assets and development initiatives. This role is responsible for ensuring financial integrity, supporting capital activity, and leading a team of accounting professionals.

Compensation: up to $190k 20% bonus

Hybrid: 2 or 3 days in office / other days remote

** MUST HAVES** :

• Must be a current CPA
• Must have current Commercial Real Estate experience- Mixed Use (or Retail / Commercial) property Accounting
• Must currently be in a Supervisory role
• Must have at least 6 years of progressive Accounting experience

Preferred:

Public Accounting experience preferred

Key Responsibililties:

• Provide oversight of accounting operations across assigned assets and development entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Partner cross-functionally with asset management, development, and finance leadership to support project-level financial activity, including construction funding processes
• Serve as a primary point of coordination with lenders, investors, auditors, and other external stakeholders
• Oversee treasury-related activity, including review of reconciliations, capital transactions, cash positioning, and forward-looking liquidity analysis
• Review capital calls, funding packages, and draw submissions for third-party capital providers
• Ensure compliance with partnership agreements, loan documents, and other governing arrangements related to reserves, distributions, and write-offs
• Maintain adherence to applicable accounting standards (GAAP or other reporting frameworks), including oversight of complex transactions such as refinancings, acquisitions/dispositions, and capitalization of project costs
• Perform detailed review and analysis of general ledger activity and supporting schedules
• Oversee calculation, invoicing, and recording of management and development-related fee income
• Review periodic financial statements and supporting workpapers to confirm completeness and accuracy prior to distribution
• Research technical accounting matters and prepare documentation supporting conclusions for non-routine transactions
• Strengthen and monitor internal control processes to ensure operational and financial compliance
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts in collaboration with operations teams, including reconciliation of financial models to operating plans
• Oversee preparation of audited financial statements and coordinate audit support for complex accounting areas
• Guide preparation of tax projections and supporting documentation for external tax compliance providers
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members through structured oversight, training, and performance feedback

Apply or send your resume directly to me at: mark.malone@connectsearchllc.com