Senior Accountant

About the Company A growing, privately held real estate development firm headquartered in New York City. The firm specializes in value-add acquisitions, repositioning, and ground‑up development across multifamily, mixed‑use, and retail assets The Opportunity This is a newly created, first in‑house accounting hire. The firm is bringing its accounting function in‑house and this person will own it end to end, both property‑level and corporate accounting, working directly with senior leadership. What You'll Do Accounting & Finance Own the full monthly close process including GL, P&L, balance sheet, and bank reconciliations across all entities Prepare and review monthly financial statements and cash flow reports for projects and the corporate entity Process and disburse payments across all entities including AP, wires, ACH, and checks Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts including CIP, retainage, reserves, and accrued expenses Prepare year‑end financials and supporting schedules for external tax accountants; assist with 1099s and RPIEs Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes Review and maintain books in QuickBooks and/or Yardi Construction & Development Compile, prepare, submit, and track monthly construction loan draw packages including invoices, AIA applications, lien waivers, contracts, and supporting documentation Coordinate with lenders, inspectors, and construction managers throughout the draw process Track construction costs against approved project budgets and prepare budget‑to‑actual variance analyses Prepare and submit quarterly lender compliance reporting including financial statements, covenant calculations, and certifications Prepare cost summaries, forecasts, and final cost documentation at project completion Coordinate reserve withdrawals per partnership and loan agreements What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 2+ years in public accounting or 3+ years in corporate accounting Experience in real estate development, construction, or property management preferred Hands‑on experience with monthly close, balance sheet management, and financial reporting Construction loan draw experience strongly preferred Proficiency in QuickBooks; Yardi experience a plus Strong GAAP knowledge Excellent written and verbal communication, including lender and external accountant correspondence Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and build processes from scratch Must be able to commute to Midtown Manhattan 5 days per week Compensation & Details Base salary: $100,000 to $110,000 Location: Midtown Manhattan, fully in‑person Hoxton Circle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gilder Search Group