VP of Accounting

Job Description: This position is responsible for the strategic leadership, direction, and financial oversight of Onni Group’s Corporate Accounting function. Based in Onni’s Corporate Office in Phoenix, the VP of Accounting will not only lead the Corporate Accounting team and their independent responsibilities, but also be involved in the evolution of the current financial reporting across the organization’s multifamily, commercial, hospitality, and food & beverage portfolios. This role requires a strong technical accounting foundation combined with a forward-looking mindset toward the future of the accounting function. The VP of Accounting will champion the adoption of higher-powered computing, automation, and data-driven processes; partnering with Enterprise Systems, IT, and operational leaders to modernize close cycles, reporting, and controls, and to position the accounting organization to take full advantage of emerging technology and AI-enabled tools.

Perks and Benefits

When you feel good, you do good. At Onni we put your health at the forefront and give you the choice to select a benefits package that best represents you. From no cost to $35 or $100 per pay our PPO, HSA and HMO have you covered. In addition, we offer:

• 3 weeks PTO
• Annual education allowance of up to $1,000
• Referral program
• Residential housing discount after 1 year of continuous employment
• Friends and family rates for our Hotel Properties throughout the company

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and develop the Corporate Accounting team from Onni’s Corporate Office in Phoenix, setting the vision, standards, and performance culture for the department
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring the timely and accurate uniformity of financial results across all business lines and entities
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and audit readiness across the organization and develop a system to maintain these policies and controls
• Champion the evaluation and adoption of higher-powered computing, automation, and AI-enabled tools to modernize the close cycle, reporting, and financial controls
• Partner with Enterprise Systems and IT to optimize the use of Yardi Voyager, Power BI, and Azure Data Lake for financial reporting and analytics
• Lead process re-engineering initiatives that reduce manual effort and increase the speed, scalability, and accuracy of accounting operations
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
• Mentor, develop, and build bench strength within the accounting organization, preparing future leaders for growth

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

Any additional tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role; real estate, multifamily, or hospitality industry experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; strong technical GAAP knowledge and financial reporting expertise
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting processes within a company, partnering effectively with the finance and operational executive leadership
• Demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm for advancing accounting operations through automation, data analytics, and emerging technology (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Azure Data Lake, AI-enabled tools)

Preferred Technology & Systems Experience

• Enterprise Systems & ERP Yardi Voyager (General Ledger, AP, Financial Reporting)
• SQL scripting and database querying
• Automated bank reconciliation and payment processing
• Multi-entity consolidations across property types
• Data & Business Intelligence
• Power BI dashboard development
• Azure Data Lake and cloud data platforms
• Advanced Excel modeling and financial analytics
• KPI and variance reporting automation
• Process Automation & Emerging Technology
• Robotic process automation (RPA) for close and reporting processes
• AI-assisted reconciliation and anomaly detection
• Intelligent document processing / OCR for accounts payable
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partnership with Enterprise Systems and IT on system upgrades and integrations
• Change management for technology-driven process redesign
• Vendor evaluation for new accounting and finance technology tools

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands & arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift &/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, & the ability to adjust focus.

About The Company

Onni For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.