Vice President of Accounting

Title: Vice President of Accounting Location: South Boston (hybrid)
Salary: $170,000–$185,000 base

• Our client is a rapidly growing real estate management firm
• This role is #2 to the CFO, offering high visibility and meaningful ownership across the accounting function
• The company has an active deal pipeline with the potential for the portfolio to double in size
• Leadership is fully aligned on upgrading and modernizing the accounting and finance infrastructure
• Opportunity to step into a leadership gap and build out the accounting organization during scale
• Hands‑on role with strategic influence across financial and investor reporting
• Hybrid environment (3 days onsite in South Boston) with free parking and T stop access
• Collaborative leadership team that values in‑office partnership and execution

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team across a multi‑state affordable housing portfolio
• Oversee all aspects of accounting and compliance
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Manage and elevate financial and investor reporting, partnering closely with the CFO
• Drive process improvement, controls, and scalable accounting practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 10+ years of real estate accounting experience; affordable housing / HUD / Section 8 experience strongly preferred
• Proven team leadership experience
• CPA and/or Master’s degree preferred