Director of Accounting

Director of Development Accounting | Real Estate | Hybrid | $150,000 to $190,000 + Bonus

We7re partnering with a growing real estate organization seeking a Director of Development Accounting to lead the accounting and financial oversight of its development portfolio.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced real estate accounting professional who enjoys being close to the business, partnering with development teams, and overseeing projects from initial investment through construction and stabilization.

• Lead development accounting across a portfolio of active real estate projects
• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, draws, funding activity, and development costs
• Manage monthly and quarterly close, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Partner closely with Development, Asset Management, Finance, and executive leadership
• Monitor project performance, commitments, contracts, and budget-to-actual results
• Oversee construction draws and lender/investor reporting requirements
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for development costs, capitalization, and project activity
• Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and stronger controls as the portfolio grows
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the development accounting team

• CPA Required
• Strong development and/or construction accounting experience within real estate
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and complex development budgets
• Solid understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting principles
• Strong cross-functional communication and ability to partner with development professionals and senior leadership
• Prior team leadership experience
• Bachelor b4s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field