What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Accounting position at Gray Capital?
About Us
Gray Capital Enterprises LLC is a dynamic and growing real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily commercial real estate. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Accounting to lead our accounting function, build and scale our team, and support our continued growth.
Position Overview
The Head of Accounting will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and tax compliance, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of our financials. This role will manage a small accounting team, with a focus on expanding and structuring the department to scale efficiently as the business grows. The ideal candidate will have a CPA, extensive experience in commercial real estate accounting (preferably in multifamily), and proficiency in RealPage accounting software. This leadership position reports directly into the executive team.
Key Responsibilities
Gray Capital Enterprises LLC is a dynamic and growing real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily commercial real estate. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Accounting to lead our accounting function, build and scale our team, and support our continued growth.
Position Overview
The Head of Accounting will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and tax compliance, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of our financials. This role will manage a small accounting team, with a focus on expanding and structuring the department to scale efficiently as the business grows. The ideal candidate will have a CPA, extensive experience in commercial real estate accounting (preferably in multifamily), and proficiency in RealPage accounting software. This leadership position reports directly into the executive team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and Scale the Accounting Function: Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. Build and develop an accounting team that can grow with the company.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Manage financial statements, cash flow analysis, and internal reporting for executive leadership and investors.
- RealPage Accounting Oversight: Leverage RealPage accounting software to streamline financial management and reporting processes.
- Tax Compliance & Strategy: Work closely with external CPA firms to manage tax filings, ensure compliance, and develop tax strategies.
- Process Improvement & Controls: Implement financial controls, improve processes, and introduce best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaboration & Leadership: Act as a strategic partner to the executive team, providing insights to support financial decision-making and business growth.
- CPA required
- Minimum 7 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Experience in commercial real estate accounting (multifamily preferred)
- Proficiency in RealPage accounting software strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP, tax regulations, and real estate finance
- Proven ability to build and lead a high-performing accounting team
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Competitive salary & performance-based incentives
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Gym membership
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Paid holidays & generous PTO
