VP of Accounting & Financial Reporting

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A high-growth Real Estate investment and property management firm is looking to add a VP of Accounting & Financial Reporting to their team. Reporting directly into the SVP of FP&A, the VP of Accounting & Financial Reporting will be responsible for overseeing consolidated financial reporting and technical accounting in compliance with U.S. GAAP, investor, and lender requirements. The VP of Accounting & Financial Reporting partners across teams on systems, policy, and transactions, while leading a high-performing team and scaling reporting for a growing, multi-entity platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct the complete financial reporting lifecycle, from monthly close and consolidation to external quarterly and annual financial statements, including M&A-related reporting deliverables.
• Define and execute the long-term strategy for external reporting, focusing on automation, process optimization, and organizational scalability.
• Lead the research, interpretation, and implementation of new accounting standards under U.S. GAAP, ensuring consistent and compliant application across the enterprise.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Treasury, FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, Portfolio Management, and Operations to align on disclosures and financial messaging.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, driving audit readiness and timely completion of year-end procedures.
• Manage all lender and investor reporting requirements, including compliance deliverables and ad hoc financial data requests.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts in reporting and close processes through enhanced systems, tools, and workflows.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of directors, managers, and accountants, promoting a culture grounded in excellence, accountability, and development.
• Maintain strong internal control over financial reporting, partnering closely with internal audit and external consultants to assess and enhance controls.
• Support M&A and strategic transactions, including due diligence, technical accounting assessments, and post-acquisition integration planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Active CPA license preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and consolidated financial reporting.
• Familiarity with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• Background in a publicly traded environment or Big 4 accounting preferred.
• In-depth understanding of SEC reporting requirements and SOX compliance frameworks.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business
• Industries Real Estate and Financial Services

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