Director Accounting- Corporate

Director Accounting – Corporate

Howard Hughes Communities

About the Role

The Accounting Director is responsible for the oversight of accounting, reporting, audit and SOX controls in the Corporate Accounting department related to various corporate segment and consolidated functions including general ledger accounting, analysis, and reporting.

What You Will Do Monthly Close for Corporate Segment

• Oversight of the preparation and posting of monthly corporate transactions related to captive insurance company, consolidated joint ventures, prepaids and related amortization, expense accruals including company-wide accrual reports, compensation accounting, corporate allocations, and other corporate functions as needed. Own these monthly processes by collaborating with various internal teams, department leads, and external consultants to ensure understanding of transactions and gather relevant data.
  
  Ensure completion and compliance of account reconciliations for areas of responsibility as well as oversight of company-wide intercompany balance sheet account transactions to ensure proper eliminations. Oversight and approval of purchase order and invoice control processing for corporate segment.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare segment statement of cash flows for internal and external reporting, common shares outstanding, earnings per share, and other analysis as needed. Review Corporate segment income statement and balance sheet analytics, statements of stockholders’ equity, joint venture financial statements, and other reports as needed. Oversight of Corporate Accounting SOX controls as well as audit deliverables and support.

Cross-Functional Support & Special Projects

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to problem solve, implement process improvements, and gain efficiencies which includes working closely with Accounts Payable, IT, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, and various other corporate departments. Oversight and review of departmental budget and forecasts, participate in cross‑training, and assist with ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed.

Supervision of Staff

• Train, develop and supervise staff in all aspects of general ledger accounting, analysis, and reporting. Assess and evaluate performance of staff as well as providing applicable support.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience including public accounting or corporate accounting.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Hubble, Blackline, Coupa, and Navan is a plus.
• Effective leadership skills promoting a team atmosphere as well as achievement of quality deliverables.
• Proven ability to use business and financial acumen and translate into business solutions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Familiarity with, and eagerness to explore and integrate, emerging technologies (e.g. AI and blockchain etc.) to drive innovation and continuous learning.

Benefits Built For You

At Howard Hughes Communities, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth. Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness—social, emotional, financial, and physical.

• Competitive 401k plan
• Generous PTO policy
• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events
• Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning

About Howard Hughes Communities

Howard Hughes Communities develops, owns, and operates the nation’s premier large‑scale master‑planned communities and mixed‑use developments. Our award‑winning portfolio includes The Woodlands®, Bridgeland®, and The Woodlands Hills® in Greater Houston;
Summerlin® in Las Vegas;
Teravalis™ in Greater Phoenix;
Ward Village® in Honolulu; and Merriweather District® in Columbia, Maryland. Strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, we offer one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Learn more at

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that The Howard Hughes Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of The Howard Hughes Corporation.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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