Vice President – Property Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Direct Controllers and accounting teams to ensure prompt and precise financial reporting for designated portfolios

• Supervise the monthly closing process, review financial statements, and conduct variance analysis

• Guarantee adherence to GAAP, internal policies, and client specifications

• Assist in the onboarding and transition of new properties and client assignments

• Promote consistency and quality throughout the reporting processes

• Provide strategic and operational management of designated shared services functions

• Ensure scalability, efficiency, and standardization across all processes

• Identify and enact process enhancements to minimize manual tasks and improve cycle times

• Establish clear ownership, KPIs, and accountability within each function

• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting and other stakeholders to address cross-functional challenges

• Lead or assist in initiatives related to system implementation and optimization (e.g., Yardi, MRI, Avid, automation tools)

• Promote integration between accounting functions and both upstream and downstream processes (PM, Corporate, Clients)

• Advocate for standardization and centralization efforts throughout the department

• Ensure robust internal controls and readiness for audits across all functions

• Act as a senior escalation point for intricate accounting, operational, or client-related issues

• Maintain proactive communication with leadership regarding risks, performance, and opportunities

• Support client onboarding, transitions, and ongoing relationship management

• Develop and mentor Controllers, Managers, and future leaders

• Promote accountability, performance management, and succession planning

• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Assist in transitioning the team from task execution to business leadership and proactive problem-solving

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CMA/CPA preferred but not mandatory)

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in property accounting or real estate finance

• Demonstrated experience leading both personnel and processes (portfolio + function strongly preferred)

• In-depth knowledge of core accounting operations (AP, AR, closing, reporting, controls)

• Experience with system implementations or process transformation projects

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities

• Capability to function effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment

• Familiarity with property accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, MRI, Avid, or similar)

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Pharmacy benefits

• Health savings account

• Flexible spending accounts

• 401(k) plan with company matching

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Holiday pay