Head of US Accounting

Job Description

Head of US Accounting (Real Estate / Property MGMT)

Midtown

Competitive salary and benefits

Full-Time

Why Apply?

• Take ownership of US accounting within a fast-growing international real estate business
• Collaborative team with exposure to strategic growth initiatives and key business decisions
• Broad role with the opportunity to strengthen financial controls, improve processes, and support business growth

Position Overview

HireIQ is seeking an experienced Head of US Accounting to join our client, a growing international real estate platform. You will oversee accounting, financial reporting, and financial control across the US business, while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.

Working closely with local management and Group finance, you will provide financial insight, support investment decisions, and help develop the processes needed as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across US entities
• Prepare accurate management accounts and reporting packages in line with Group requirements
• Maintain the integrity of financial records, including balance sheet reconciliations
• Analyze financial results, identifying risks, opportunities, and key performance drivers
• Support annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial planning
• Partner with management and operational teams to support business decisions, investment appraisals, and capital expenditure reviews
• Manage local treasury activities, cash flow forecasting, and working capital
• Support Group Treasury with financing and lender reporting requirements, where applicable
• Oversee annual financial statements, coordinate external audits, and maintain compliance with applicable accounting, regulatory, and corporate filing requirements
• Oversee tax compliance and filings, working with Group finance and external advisers
• Strengthen financial controls and drive improvements across accounting and reporting processes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, financial control, or FP&A
• Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, and financial control knowledge
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Real estate industry or accounting firm experience would be an advantage
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Sound independent judgment, with the confidence to take ownership and escalate issues appropriately
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across local and international teams
• Proactive, entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

Click apply or reach out to Kenton Bell for more details.