Brookfield Properties

Vice President, Accounting

Brookfield Properties • $150K — $180K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
  • 10-15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, particularly in commercial real estate
  • Proven track record of leading high-performing accounting teams in complex environments
  • In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and development accounting
  • Strong executive presence with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Advanced Excel proficiency; Yardi experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead the regional Development Accounting function and establish best-in-class processes
  • Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership on accounting and financial risks
  • Develop and mentor a high-performing accounting team, focusing on accountability
  • Oversee development accounting from acquisition through stabilization
  • Ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
  • Manage accounting for construction financings and joint ventures
  • Present financial results and key business risks to senior leadership

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employer-paid life insurance and short/long term disability coverage
Full Job Description
Location

Atlanta - 1180 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 1575

Job Description

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


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

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About Brookfield Properties

Brookfield Properties is a global real estate company that owns, develops, and manages premier properties in major cities around the world. The company's portfolio includes office, retail, multifamily, and industrial properties, as well as hospitality and entertainment venues. Brookfield Properties is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company is headquartered in New York City and has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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