Vice President, Accounting

Location

Atlanta - 1180 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 1575

Our Company

BGRE is a premier, global real estate partner to the world's most ambitious businesses. It operates and develops the real estate they rely on to grow with conviction across markets and sectors. The company combines global scale with deep local expertise, managing more than 260 MSF of office, logistics, hospitality, retail and living space in gateway markets around the world on behalf of Brookfield. Supported by thousands of employees worldwide, BGRE is committed to building strong partnerships, operating sustainably and creating places where people can work, live, connect and thrive. For more information, visit bgre.com.

Job Description

We Are Brookfield Properties:

Brookfield Properties develops and operates over 1000 properties and 390 million square feet of high-quality, sustainability-focused real estate assets around the globe on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the world's largest alternative investment managers.

Our logistics business is a vertically integrated portfolio of 180M square feet across a footprint spanning five continents. We don't just build and manage buildings. We develop the hubs of commerce that connect people and goods globally - places that are the backbone of an ever-evolving supply chain. We're elevating the logistics business as we envision - and then deliver - the world's most forward-thinking properties, creating spaces where people, businesses, and communities thrive.

Brookfield Properties is a premier real estate operating company providing integrated real estate services across Brookfield Asset Management's global portfolio. The Vice President, Development Accounting will support the North American Logistics platform, partnering with senior business leaders to provide strategic financial and accounting leadership across a complex development portfolio.

The Vice President, Development Accounting is responsible for leading the Development Accounting function for Brookfield's North American Logistics development portfolio. This finance leader will oversee development accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and internal controls while partnering closely with Development, Investments, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Capital Markets and Legal teams. The role provides strategic financial guidance throughout the investment and development lifecycle and leads a high-performing accounting organization supporting a sophisticated institutional real estate platform.

Role & Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities

• Lead the regional Development Accounting function and establish best-in-class processes, governance standards and scalable operating procedures
• Serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, advising on accounting implications, financial risks and development performance
• Develop, mentor and retain a high-performing accounting team while driving accountability and succession planning
• Lead cross-functional initiatives including systems enhancements, automation and continuous process improvement

Development Accounting & Portfolio Oversight

• Oversee development accounting for a regional portfolio from acquisition through stabilization
• Ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, cost control, commitment tracking, loan draws and capital calls
• Oversee accounting for construction financings, joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions and recapitalizations
• Partner with lenders, auditors, joint venture partners and external consultants

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS and provide guidance on complex accounting matters
• Own monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statements and variance analysis
• Strengthen internal controls, audit readiness and financial governance across the development portfolio
• Present financial results, forecasts and key business risks to senior leadership

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related quantitative discipline; CPA strongly preferred
• 10-15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant commercial real estate development accounting experience
• Demonstrated success leading high-performing accounting teams within a complex institutional real estate environment
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, construction financing, joint ventures and development accounting
• Executive presence with exceptional communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Excel skills; Yardi experience strongly preferred

Your Career @ Brookfield Properties:

At Brookfield Properties, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people.

End your job search and find your career today, at Brookfield Properties.

Why Brookfield Properties?

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. Brookfield Properties strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a Brookfield Properties employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Type: Exempt

Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

Medical & Pharmacy Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Dental Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Vision Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Retirement: 401(k)

Insurance: Employer-paid life & short/long term disability

Brookfield Properties is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster an inviting, inclusive and collaborative environment.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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