Director of Accounting

Core Responsibilities:

• Financial Oversight & Operations:
  Supervise General Ledger, AP, AR, and Job Costing processes.
  Investigate and resolve any AR and AP issues that arise.
  Prepare monthly closing reports and supporting documentation.

• Policy & Procedure Development:
  Recommend and establish policies for the company’s financial and business practices.

• Process Improvement:
  Implement and maintain effective processes to enhance the close and reporting cycles, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Financial Analysis:
  Perform analytical reviews of accounting operations from the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow perspectives.
  Evaluate overall financial health and performance from a business standpoint.

• Payroll Management:
  Monitor and record payroll activities, including processing journal entries for payrolls.

• Audit & Compliance:
  Oversee corporate audits and prepare annual financial statements for review by an external accounting firm.
  Ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the company.

• Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis:
  Provide ad-hoc analysis as required to assist the CFO with strategic decisions.

• Financial Reporting & Compliance:
  Review and forward NY DBL/PFL payments to AP on a quarterly basis.

• Team Management & Development:
  Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and support for their professional growth.
  Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that encourages skill development and continuous learning.

• Financial Compliance & Risk Management:
  Oversee financial compliance and risk management, ensuring strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  Continuously monitor and manage potential financial risks.

• Stakeholder Relationship Management:
  Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as investors and financial institutions, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

• Process Innovation & Efficiency:
  Drive process improvements and encourage innovation within the finance department to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.

• Strategic Partnership:
  Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership by providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

• Representation & Presentation:
  Represent the company in financial meetings and presentations to external stakeholders, conveying financial performance and strategic initiatives.

• Confidentiality & Integrity:
  Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information, ensuring trust and discretion.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

• CPA strongly preferred; MBA or Master’s in Accounting is a plus

Required Experience:

• 10–15 years of progressive accounting experience required

• At least 5–7 years in a leadership or management role

• Prior experience in real estate, property management, multifamily, commercial, or mixed-use portfolios strongly preferred

• Experience with NYC real estate accounting, CAM reconciliations, property-level financials, lease accounting, and working with multiple entities/LLCs preferred

• Experience managing month-end close, audits, budgeting, and a team of accountants