About the roleThis is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to firm leadership and cross-entity operations. You will work closely with the VP/Controller on the full financial life cycle of active development projects, from construction through stabilization, across a portfolio of complex, multi-entity real estate ventures. The right candidate is detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and genuinely interested in building expertise in real estate development accounting.
What you'll do- Lead month-end and year-end close processes for development projects, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Track and report on project costs, including construction expenditures, land acquisition costs, and development-related spending.
- Support lender reporting and requisition packages, coordinating with project managers and external stakeholders to meet draw deadlines.
- Monitor project-level cash flows and flag potential funding gaps or timing issues.
- Review and code vendor invoices, coordinate with outsourced accounts payable, and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist with audit preparation, external auditor requests, and year-end workpapers.
- Manage and reconcile intercompany accounts across a multi-entity portfolio.
- Identify and implement process improvements in financial reporting workflows and accounting procedures.
- Handle various administrative and recordkeeping tasks as assigned
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Minimum 4 years of accounting experience, with a focus on real estate development
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for process improvement
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree and/or CPA certification
- Familiarity with AIA billing processes and construction draw cycles
- Experience with Yardi Voyager or a comparable real estate accounting platform
- Familiarity with Sage Intacct
- Experience working within a multi-entity fund structure
