Real Estate company in Downtown Manhattan is looking for an Accounting Director.
Hybrid work schedule
Job Description
• Lead day to day accounting operations of the business including overseeing the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Manage the monthly and quarterly accounting close process for sponsorships and property accounting.
• Review monthly financial statements to ensure compliance with GAAP and the company's accounting policy and present them to the executive team.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances in a timely manner to ensure accuracy of ledger.
• Manage 3rd party relationships, ensuring accurate reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide feedback to team members.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure proper accounting treatment for complex transactions.
• Monitor compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support annual budget process in cooperation with finance team and other departments.
• Assist with internal and external audits. Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize financial systems, tools, and workflows.
Background
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA certification preferred.
• 5 years proven experience in a senior-level accounting or finance role, with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in supporting accounting close process
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.