5 days in the office, 2 days a month from home.

General Responsibilities

• Lead a team of property controllers to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including partner and lender reporting for select properties.

• Coordinate with various departments (Tax, SEC Reporting, FP&A, Fund Accounting) to ensure accurate property accounting information.

• Provide financial reporting support during due diligence for transactions.

• Identify and oversee implementation of IT, efficiency, and improvement projects.

Operational Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly close process for the properties, including review of journal entries and timely delivery of monthly operating statements for management meetings.

• Review quarterly work papers and annual financial statements along with footnotes and related work papers for the properties.

• Coordinate with external auditors to complete the annual audit of the properties and the consolidated company in a timely manner.

• Coordinate with internal auditors and external auditors to complete testing of internal controls as needed.

• Facilitate (with the assistance of FP&A) the preparation of annual operating budgets and long-term planning.

• Oversee lender compliance and joint venture partner reporting.

• Provide information requested by the Tax department to facilitate tax filing compliance.

• Create accounting memos for complex issues and other transactions as required.

• Assist property controllers with new processes for newly issued accounting literature.

• Identify process improvements and efficiencies in the reporting process and coordinate with other AVP, Property Accounting to implement such improvements.

• Assist the VP, Property Accounting with activities related to any technology implementations or changes which impact property accounting.

• Perform financial analyses for special projects as assigned.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Assist other AVP, Property Accounting during leaves and absences.

Talent Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and review of subordinates’ activities.

• Provide regular feedback on work products and help subordinates develop key skills.

• Coach subordinates through challenging situations, allowing for autonomy and encouraging problem-solving.

• Provide input for annual performance appraisals for all direct reports.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of accounting experience, preferably in a real estate environment and with a public organization.

• REIT experience preferred.

• Experience leading a property accounting team through quarterly and annual reporting cycles.

• Demonstrated success in managing and developing staff.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of accounting principles and the accounting requirements of real estate organizations.

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC financial reporting and controls needed to meet Sarbanes-Oxley standards.

• Advanced organization, coordination, planning, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage others to do so as well.

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong software skills, including financial systems and MS Excel.

• Commercial real estate software skills preferred.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

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