Senior Corporate Accountant

Hillwood, a Perot Company, is a premier real estate investment and development company founded on a culture of integrity, respect, excellence and teamwork. The company is a full-service real estate developer, investor and advisor focused on developing opportunities for investors, partners and communities around the world. See additional details at  .

Position Overview:

Hillwood’s Corporate Services team is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior
Corporate Accountant to join our dynamic organization. This role will be primarily focused on corporate accounting with additional responsibilities in financial analysis that support strategic decision-making across the organization. The position offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple Hillwood business units and collaborate closely with teams including Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Treasury, and Data Quality.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in GAAP accounting principles, paired with sharp analytical capabilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Success in this role requires the ability to deliver accurate, insightful financial reporting and analysis, while contributing to process improvements and cross-functional initiatives that drive business performance.

Responsibilities:

Core Accounting and Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements and related analysis for multiple entities.
• Assist with maintenance, accounting, and reporting for over 100 venture capital investments within Archway accounting software.
• Assist with accounting and reporting for partnerships’ venture capital investments including NAV roll forwards and performance analysis.
• Review accounting for significant real estate transactions, research GAAP guidance, and provide commentary to management.
• Prepare and review recurring reports and supporting schedules, including account roll forwards for notes payable, notes receivable, and other supporting financial statements.
• Ensure data integrity in reporting through reconciliations and control checks.
• Perform bank reconciliations and prepare cash reporting to management.

Strategic Financial Support:

• Assist with lender reporting, financial statements, disclosures, and covenant calculations.
• Partner with FP&A to forecast short-term and long-term liquidity needs.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and periodic budget-to-actual variance analysis for multiple entities.
• Prepare consolidated cash activity and cash forecast reports to support management decision-making.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and special projects for senior management and business leaders.

Process Improvement and Innovation:

• Streamline and improve financial reporting processes for timeliness and accessibility.
• Develop creative, data-driven reporting solutions tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in existing reporting and accounting processes.

Required

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial data and insights clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and reporting quality.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments, including with C-level executives and external financial institutions, while adapting to changing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, and eagerness to learn new accounting and reporting systems required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required;
  Master’s degree in Accounting strongly preferred.
• CPA or CPA eligible required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in accounting.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in real estate, investment, and partnership accounting a plus.

Benefits Highlights:

• Medical Insurance
• Vi…