Vice President, Accounting

Vice President, Accounting

American Mortgage Investment Partners Management, LLC | Finance & Accounting

Title: Vice President, Accounting

Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) FLSA Status: Exempt

Works Closely With: Managing Partners

Employment Type: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President, Accounting serves as a key financial leader within the management company, providing strategic oversight and hands-on execution across tax compliance and planning, and accounting operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and working in closely with the Managing Partners, this individual plays a critical role in driving financial visibility, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across the organization.

This position requires a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can translate complex financial data into actionable insights for senior leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Tax Compliance & Planning

- Oversee all federal, state, and local tax compliance obligations for the management company, ensuring timely and accurate filings.

- Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors on complex tax matters, audits, and filings.

- Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the company’s effective tax rate and minimize tax risk.

- Monitor changes in tax legislation and regulations, assessing their impact on the company and communicating implications to leadership.

- Manage transfer pricing, intercompany arrangements, and related-party transaction documentation as applicable.

- Ensure proper tax provision calculations and disclosures in financial statements.

Accounting Operations

- Direct all day-to-day management company accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and fixed assets.

- Lead the monthly and annual budgeting and multi-year financial planning processes for the management company, coordinating inputs across all departments.

- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve management company financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.

- Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

- Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.

- Lead the coordination of annual financial audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.

- Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, continuously identifying opportunities to streamline and reduce cycle times.

- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Serve as a strategic financial partner to the CFO and COO, translating financial data into clear, actionable recommendations.

- Build and maintain strong working relationships across departments to support data integrity and cross-functional financial initiatives.

- Evaluate, implement, and optimize financial systems and technology solutions to enhance reporting capabilities and operational efficiency.

- Maintain a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance and accounting function.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Certification

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required;
Master’s degree (MBA orMAcc) preferred.

- CPA designation strongly preferred.

Experience

- Minimum of 4-7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with experience in a management role.

- Proven experience in tax compliance/planning, and accounting operations, ideally within a management company, financial services, or real estate environment.

- Experience managing external auditor relationships and coordinating audit processes.

- Strong background in reporting, internal controls, and analytical work.

Skills & Competencies

- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.

- High proficiency in accounting systems, advanced Excel skills required, experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central a plus.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

- Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset with strong business acumen.

WHAT WE OFFER

- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.

- Annual performance bonus tied to individual and company results.

- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.

- 401(k) with company match.

- Generous paid time off and company holidays.

- Professional development and continuing education support.

- Collaborative, high-performance culture with direct access to senior leadership.

Note: This job description is intended to convey essential functions and responsibilities of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.