Chief Accounting Officer

Chief Accounting Officer

About the Company

A growing multi-entity organization undergoing strategic scaling and expansion.

Industry
Real Estate

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Chief Accounting Officer to join their leadership team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the financial operations during a period of strategic scaling, with a focus on financial reporting, risk, and compliance. This includes overseeing the preparation of financial statements for a multi-entity structure, leading all external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting, and managing relationships with lenders, investors, and ownership. The role also involves building and maintaining a strong internal control environment, leading the accounting team, and optimizing accounting systems and processes to support the company's growth. Applicants for the Chief Accounting Officer position at the company should have a postgraduate degree and at least 7 years' of progressive experience in a similar role. The ideal candidate will have a rare blend of technical GAAP mastery and executive presence, with a proven track record in managing financial operations and scaling accounting systems. Key skills required include expertise in financial statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and various accounting standards. The role demands a leader who can mentor the accounting team, establish clear KPIs, and drive process improvements to support the company's expansion and new entity integrations.

Functions

• Finance