Vice President of Accounting

Position Summary:Provides strategic financial leadership while overseeing all aspects of accounting, financial planning and compliance. This key executive position is responsible for driving financial strategies, ensuring compliance and contributing to the overall success and growth of the organization.

Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required, Master’s degree.CPA required.Minimum of ten-plus-years progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.Extensive experience in financial leadership roles within the real estate industry.Proven track record of successfully implementing financial strategies and driving organizational growth.Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations and real estate finance.Proven track record of working across the organization to drive results.Experience implementing technology initiatives, including enterprise systems a plus.

Essential Job Functions:Financial ManagementOversee the accounting department, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.Provide strategic direction for the organization's financial management, aligning financial strategies with business objectives.Collaborate with executive leadership to drive financial innovation and optimize performance.Develop and maintain effective internal control polices and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy of financial data.Financial Analysis and StrategyIdentify and assess financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate potential challenges.Manage cash flow and prepare cash projections to executive leadership.Financial Reportingfinancial reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory and lending requirements.compliance with all tax regulations and coordinate with external tax advisors.with external stakeholders, including auditors, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions.communicate financial strategies, results, and insights to internal and external audiences.the preparation and analysis of accurate and timely financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.financial results to senior management and stakeholders.Budgeting and ForecastingOversee the development and execution of comprehensive financial plans, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.Conduct scenario analysis and provide insights to support informed decision-making.Team Leadership and DevelopmentManage and lead the accounting and finance teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Develop and mentor team members to enhance their professional growth.

The job description is not an all-inclusive list of functions and tasks. Job functions may be added, deleted, or modified at any time by the company without prior verbal or written notification.

Success Factors/Job Competencies:Positive, motivating, and team-oriented attitude.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.High degree of professionalism and demeanor, with an ability to keep matters confidential.A strong emphasis on customer service in every action on the job and help instill this value in team members.Proven ability to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities and develop creative solutions to drive financial performance.Must be detail-oriented with excellent communication and listening skills.Able to effectively prioritize, plan, and organize work activities.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing duties of the job, incumbent is sometimes required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must sometimes lift and/or move up to 20-40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Performance Standards:Annual performance appraisalAttainment of annual goals established between supervisor and incumbent