Director of Finance & Accounting

Director of Finance & Accounting

Take on a high-impact finance leadership role with one of the region's most recognizable destinations, where real estate expertise and strong financial leadership directly influence business performance. This opportunity is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution, lead an established team, and partner across the organization to turn complex financial information into practical business decisions.

The Director of Finance will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting operations while serving as a trusted financial partner to leadership, ownership, and departments throughout the organization. This hands-on leadership position calls for a strong understanding of commercial real estate financials, including property-level performance, cash flow, net operating income (NOI), tenant billings, and lease-related recoveries. Working closely with a tenured team, the Director will help maintain accurate financial reporting, strengthen processes and systems, and ensure budgets and forecasts reflect changing business conditions.

The ideal candidate combines sound financial judgment with a collaborative, approachable leadership style and a willingness to roll up their sleeves. Success in this role requires the ability to manage competing priorities, build strong relationships across departments, challenge existing practices constructively, and communicate financial concepts in a clear, accessible way.

Worksite

Location:

This role is in Bloomington, MN and the team is on-site four days/week.

Salary: $150k - $755k/yr base salary plus annual bonus. Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit offerings to include medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, accident insurance, and 401(k) with company match.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, general ledger activity, balance sheet accounts, journal entries, and accounts payable coding
• Review and approve monthly financial statements before distributing them to management and ownership
• Partner with organizational leaders to develop annual operating budgets, financial forecasts, and property-level financial plans
• Monitor key commercial real estate performance indicators, including cash flow, net operating income (NOI), revenue trends, and budget variances
• Ensure tenant records and billing information are accurate by reviewing lease documentation and approving tenant charges
• Oversee tenant account balances and coordinate collection efforts to support timely payments and financial accountability
• Manage annual tax and common area maintenance (CAM) reconciliations and related tenant billings
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, reporting capabilities, and financial systems while reducing manual processes
• Evaluate existing workflows and collaborate with team members to implement more efficient, scalable ways of working
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and feedback to finance staff while supporting their development and ensuring consistent execution
• Work collaboratively with internal departments, management, and ownership to address financial questions and support business initiatives
• Translate financial statements, budgets, and operating trends into clear insights that support informed decision-making
• Balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with broader planning, analysis, and leadership priorities as business needs evolve

Required

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; an accounting-focused degree is preferred
• Approximately 8+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally within commercial real estate or property accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP and its application to real estate financial operations
• Knowledge of commercial property financial drivers, including NOI, cash flow, and property-level budgeting
• Experience reviewing leases and understanding tenant billings, recoveries, and related accounting requirements
• Ability to develop operating budgets, revenue models, forecasts, and financial analyses
• Experience improving accounting processes, strengthening reporting, and implementing scalable systems or automation
• Familiarity with MRI, Yardi, or comparable real estate accounting and property management software preferred
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop accounting or finance professionals
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain…