Director, Real Estate Accounting

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $165,000 to $185,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education / training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Real Estate Accounting to join our dynamic team at OCVIBE, a leading mixed-use real estate development company. This role requires a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 7 years of relevant experience to lead and manage the accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting critical initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of complex real estate accounting, including debt, ground leases, cost allocations, intercompany transactions, and project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Prepare and review accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP, including consolidation and eliminations
• Ensure timely submission of financial reporting to stakeholders, including management and external parties
• Manage and review account reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Handle complex accounting areas, including : ? Debt and interest expense accounting
• Ground lease obligations and reporting
• Cost allocation methodologies across multiple projects and entities
• Intercompany transactions, including reconciliations and eliminations
• Oversee project accounting processes, ensuring accurate tracking and allocation of development costs
• Partner with project managers and development teams to monitor budgets, forecasts, and actual project expenditures
• Provide financial analysis and insights for ongoing and completed projects
• Lead and support critical initiatives, such as system implementations, policy updates, and process optimizations
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
• Identify and address opportunities for improvement in accounting processes and reporting systems
• Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
• Work cross-functionally with development, operations, legal, and finance teams to provide accounting support for business activities
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Prepare for and manage internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and support

Skills

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Education - Bachelor's Degree

Certifications Required – Certified Public Accountant

Experience Required – 7 Years

This position is on-site.

Salary : $165,000 - $185,000