VP of Accounting

Core Responsibilities Financial Oversight & Operations: Supervise General Ledger, AP, AR, and Job Costing processes. Investigate and resolve any AR and AP issues that arise. Prepare monthly closing reports and supporting documentation. Policy & Procedure Development: Recommend and establish policies for the company’s financial and business practices. Process Improvement: Implement and maintain effective processes to enhance the close and reporting cycles, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. Financial Analysis: Perform analytical reviews of accounting operations from the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow perspectives. Evaluate overall financial health and performance from a business standpoint. Payroll Management: Monitor and record payroll activities, including processing journal entries for payrolls. Audit & Compliance: Oversee corporate audits and prepare annual financial statements for review by an external accounting firm. Ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the company. Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis: Provide ad-hoc analysis as required to assist the CFO with strategic decisions. Financial Reporting & Compliance: Review and forward NY DBL/PFL payments to AP on a quarterly basis. Team Management & Development: Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and support for their professional growth. Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that encourages skill development and continuous learning. Financial Compliance & Risk Management: Oversee financial compliance and risk management, ensuring strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Continuously monitor and manage potential financial risks. Stakeholder Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as investors and financial institutions, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Process Innovation & Efficiency: Drive process improvements and encourage innovation within the finance department to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness. Strategic Partnership: Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership by providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making. Representation & Presentation: Represent the company in financial meetings and presentations to external stakeholders, conveying financial performance and strategic initiatives. Confidentiality & Integrity: Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information, ensuring trust and discretion. Required Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required CPA strongly preferred; MBA or Master’s in Accounting is a plus Required Experience 10–15 years of progressive accounting experience required At least 5–7 years in a leadership or management role Prior experience in real estate, property management, multifamily, commercial, or mixed-use portfolios strongly preferred Experience with NYC real estate accounting, CAM reconciliations, property-level financials, lease accounting, and working with multiple entities/LLCs preferred Experience managing month-end close, audits, budgeting, and a team of accountants #J-18808-Ljbffr