Vice President of Accounting

We are assisting our client in hiring a hands-on, highly collaborative Vice President of Accounting to architect and scale the accounting, treasury, and finance operations function of a global real estate operator. This role is suited for a self-starting accounting leader who thrives in lean, multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional environments and brings both strategic vision and operational discipline.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Lead and support a growing finance and accounting function, fostering collaboration, process improvement, and operational excellence.
• Oversee financial reporting, consolidations, and general accounting activities across multiple entities and regions.
• Support compliance with financing agreements, internal policies, and external reporting requirements.
• Manage accounting operations related to fixed assets, capital projects, and general ledger activities.
• Coordinate external audits and maintain effective internal controls and financial processes.
• Assist with cash management, banking relationships, and overall treasury operations.
• Partner with internal teams on payroll, benefits administration, and insurance-related activities.
• Oversee lease accounting and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate tax compliance activities and collaborate with external advisors on various tax matters.
• Drive process improvements, systems optimization, automation initiatives, and scalable operational practices.
• Serve as a liaison with external partners, consultants, and professional service providers as needed.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting, finance, or operational finance experience, including leadership responsibilities within complex or multi-entity organizations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, compliance, and audit processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and process automation technologies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and support organizational growth.
• Experience in fast-paced or evolving industries is preferred.
• CPA or public accounting experience are a plus, but not required.