Vice President – Property Accounting

Role Overview

• Lead Controllers and accounting teams to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting across assigned portfolios
• Oversee monthly close, financial statement review, and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and client requirements
• Support onboarding and transition of new properties and client assignments
• Drive consistency and quality across reporting processes
• Provide strategic and operational oversight of assigned shared services functions
• Ensure scalability, efficiency, and standardization across processes
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual work and improve cycle times
• Establish clear ownership, KPIs, and accountability within each function
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting and other stakeholders to resolve cross-functional challenges
• Lead or support initiatives related to system implementation and optimization (e.g., Yardi, MRI, Avid, automation tools)
• Drive integration between accounting functions and upstream/downstream processes (PM, Corporate, Clients)
• Champion standardization and centralization efforts across the department
• Ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness across all functions
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex accounting, operational, or client issues
• Communicate proactively with leadership on risks, performance, and opportunities
• Support client onboarding, transitions, and ongoing relationship management
• Develop and mentor Controllers, Managers, and future leaders
• Drive accountability, performance management, and succession planning
• Promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Help shift 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 required)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in property accounting or real estate finance
• Proven experience leading both people and processes (portfolio + function strongly preferred)
• Deep understanding of core accounting operations (AP, AR, close, reporting, controls)
• Experience with system implementations or process transformation initiatives
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Experience with property accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, MRI, Avid, or similar)

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision insurance
• pharmacy benefits
• health savings account
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• PTO
• holiday pay