Vice President of Accounting

Three Leaf Partners (TLP) is a mission-driven real estate development firm dedicated to creating "Impact Through Real Estate". Specializing in multifamily, TLP delivers high-quality housing through strategic partnerships with municipalities, faith-based organizations, and institutional investors. As our portfolio expands, we are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented team member who embraces a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired. Join our winning team co-founded by Pat Connaughton of the 2021 NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks.

Role Overview:

The Vice President of Accounting is a leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, integrity, and scalability of the company's accounting function across its three business verticals, Development, Construction, and Property Management. Reporting directly to the CEO/Founders, the VP serves as a strategic partner on financial matters, elevating the company's financial infrastructure, systems, and internal controls while continuing to oversee general accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and developing financial partnerships for the sole purpose of executing the financial function of the company and its associated entities. This includes producing standalone financials for each vertical, property level accounting and financial reporting for the company’s managed properties, as well as a consolidated, company-wide financial view. The VP will also lead a small, focused accounting team and drive process and systems transformation.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO/Founders on financial strategy and long-term business planning
• Translate company growth objectives into financial and operational strategy for the accounting function
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to inform major business decisionsLead and mentor the accounting team, currently with 1 direct report
• Build a lean, scalable accounting function through efficient workflows, automation, and strong processes and internal controls across AP/AR, reconciliations, and reporting
• Lead the implementation of real estate accounting and property/asset management systems (e.g., RealPage) to support scalability, including data migration, workflow design, and staff training
• Establish KPIs and dashboards that give leadership real-time visibility into financial performance
• Continuously assess and improve the technology stack supporting accounting, tax, and treasury operations
• Perform and/or oversee accounting activities and related entities: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Journal Entries & Bank Reconciliations, Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Financial Statement preparation and Financial Statement analysis
• Prepare standalone financial statements for each business vertical (Development, Construction, and Property Management) as well as a consolidated, company-wide financial statement view for leadership
• Construction accounting for active developments, including percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition, job costing, and draw/budget-to-actual tracking
• Prepare the accounting function for the planned transition to in-house property management (targeted next year), including evaluating property management accounting systems and workflows
• Prepare and manage annual operating corporate budgets
• Participate in forecasting and strategic planning (annual, three, and five year)
• Work with and review legal, financial, and tax structures for developments
• Oversee tax planning, preparation and management and related entities
• Review and manage insurance program
• Ensure timely federal, state, and local tax reporting (1099, K-1, 990, etc.)
• Manage year-end financial review and tax preparation and related entities with external accounting firm
• Contract management for TLP corporate leases
• Treasury management for TLP and related entities which includes oversee loan compliance and reporting
• Initiate, propose and prepare quarterly investor distributions
• Partner with the Investor Relations team and Asset Manager to ensure accurate, timely financial data supports investor updates on developments
• Complete additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance-related degree is required; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing a finance or accounting function
• Construction accounting experience strongly preferred, including percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition and job costing
• Property management accounting experience a plus
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and developing accounting talent
• Experience leading accounting systems implementations or major process transformation initiatives
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage time, multi-task, and pay close attention to details
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and lead cross-functional initiatives
• Occasionally may need to travel and visit sites

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance (effective on the date of hire)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% (100% vested on day one)
• Paid Time Off: 15 days annually + 9 paid holidays (8 holidays + 1 floating holiday)
• Company-Provided Equipment: Laptop, iPhone or $45 monthly phone stipend