Vice President Operational Accounting

Healthpeak Properties • Denver, Colorado • Full Time

Posted on Tue, Jun 9, 2026

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Our company is a leading national healthcare REIT with over $20 billion of owned real estate concentrated in laboratory, outpatient medical, and entrance-fee senior housing communities.
As an innovative real estate owner at the forefront of the healthcare industry, the firm is committed to disciplined capital deployment, operational excellence, and long-term value creation for shareholders, customers, and employees.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Vice President – Operational Accounting is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing the accounting, financial reporting, and operational integration for a large-scale Senior Housing operating portfolio within a publicly traded REIT environment.
This role provides strategic oversight of financial reporting processes, joint venture partnerships, and operator relationships, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, SEC, and SOX requirements. The VP partners closely with Asset Management, FP&A, Investments, and executive leadership to deliver actionable insights, drive process transformation, and support long-term value creation across the portfolio.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Strategy

Lead and develop a high-performing Operational Accounting team supporting a complex senior housing portfolio
Establish and execute strategic priorities aligned with enterprise goals, including process optimization, automation, and scalability
Drive continuous improvement and standardization across accounting processes, systems, and controls

Financial Reporting & Public Company Compliance

Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for operating properties and joint ventures
Ensure compliance with SEC reporting requirements, including Form 10-Q and 10-K disclosures
Maintain and enhance internal controls in compliance with SOX requirements

Portfolio Oversight & Analysis

Provide executive-level oversight of:
- Balance sheet and income statement variance analysis
- Cash flow and distribution analysis
- Capital expenditure reporting and forecasting
- Key operating metrics (occupancy, margins, RevPOR)
Partner with Asset Management to analyze property-level performance and optimize portfolio outcomes
Deliver insights and recommendations to improve operational and financial performance

Operator & Joint Venture Management

Oversee relationships with third-party operators to ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting
Review operator financials and reconciliations, ensuring alignment with REIT reporting requirements
Lead preparation and presentation of financial packages to JV partners and stakeholders
Support structuring, onboarding, and integration of new investments and partnerships

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

BS degree with Accounting emphasis
Previous public company experience
Previous experience in real estate or healthcare preferred
Expert level Excel capabilities
Detail oriented with good written and oral communication skills
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks
Deadline and project oriented

Base Salary (based upon, and subject to, candidate experience): $200,000 - $250,000 (plus generous cash and equity incentives)

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