Assistant Director of Accounting

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Accounting to join its accounting team. 

The Assistant Director will oversee key areas of financial reporting, SEC reporting, corporate accounting, month-end and year-end close, technical accounting, and internal controls, while co-leading a team of 4 accounting professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Accounting in overseeing internal management reporting and external SEC financial reporting, including 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Proxy, S-4, S-8, and other required filings.
• Lead and coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and consolidation processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee key corporate accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, equity accounting, lease accounting, general accounting, consolidations, and eliminations.
• Manage and develop a team of 4+ accounting professionals, providing leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance.
• Perform and oversee quarterly impairment testing related to real estate assets, joint ventures, land, and predevelopment projects.
• Review equity accounting activities, including equity roll-forwards, restricted stock grants and vesting, share/unit tracking, issuances, and dividend payments.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements while maintaining strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external, internal, joint venture, and other financial audits.
• Conduct technical accounting research, evaluate complex accounting matters, and document conclusions through formal accounting memos.
• Partner cross-functionally with Property Accounting, Asset Management, Investments, Finance, Legal, Tax, and other departments on accounting and reporting matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, increase efficiency, and implement automation.
• Support special projects, including new accounting pronouncement implementation, budgeting and forecasting initiatives, and ad hoc financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Experience with SEC reporting and financial statement preparation strongly preferred.
• CPA required.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Real estate industry experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of 4+ direct reports.
• Strong technical accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced reporting environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $130,000–$155,000 + 15% bonus 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits