Vice President, Accounting & Finance

Company Overview

Our client, a well-established, entrepreneurial, Washington, DC area based privately held investment, development, and fund management company that invests/operates across a spectrum of asset classes, seeks a talented and experienced finance/accounting leader to join the organization. With ongoing plans to raise a 4th fund, this group continues to position themselves for new and exciting growth opportunities.

Serving in a management and leadership role, this position is for overseeing and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, and ultimately maintaining financial integrity through best-in-class practices. This critical role within the organization will manage the accounting team processes as well as treasury and financial management and drive efficient financial operations and collaborate closely with senior management on strategic decision-making. Further, this role will also be overseeing operations, human resources, and investor relations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced financial professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Oversee all aspects of the company’s accounting operations, including budgeting, reporting, financial planning and analysis, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, along with other special projects/initiatives. Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including profit and loss reports, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Collaborate with team members to prepare and issue fund reporting packages.
• Manage the budgeting and cash flow forecasting process, primarily at the fund and corporate level, providing variance analysis and financial projections.
• Work closely with project managers/development projects to track development budgets and project profitability analysis to ensure timely and accurate recording of construction costs, soft costs, and capital expenditures.
• Monitor and report on project cash flows and funding needs, including interactions with investors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Work with external tax advisors to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Develop and implement best-in-class internal control policies to mitigate risk, safeguard company assets, and ensure financial accuracy.
• Identify and implement best practices to improve financial processes and increase operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and recommend financial systems and software solutions that align with the company’s needs and growth trajectory.
• Coordinate and oversee external audits, tax filings, and other regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field (CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of accounting and/or finance experience with a strong control-oriented background within sophisticated commercial real estate organizations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Prior experience with real estate development/project accounting.
• Exposure to fund-level accounting is highly desirable.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Competitive base salary + short- and long-term incentive programs.