Director of Accounting

Job Description

This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive accounting experience in managing industrial properties, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Job Duties:

• Oversee the daily operations of the accounting team, including training, instructing, and developing staff.
• Collaborate with the Asset Management team to analyze lease terms.
• Engage in the preparation and review of lease abstracts for tenant leases.
• Review and approve the setup of new leases and amendments/renewals to existing leases.
• Conduct lease audits to ensure accurate billing.
• Manage and assist in maintaining rent rolls and forecasting future income.
• Monitor lease expirations and communicate updates with the Asset Management team.
• Participate in the preparation and review of billings for reimbursable expenses and year-end reconciliations.
• Support the Asset Management team in budgeting and tracking tenant refurbishments and improvements, ensuring deadlines and landlord obligations are met.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Engage in quarterly reviews and annual audits as needed.
• Review, evaluate, and document internal controls over accounting transactions.
• Assist in the processing of real estate tax payments, sales, and use tax returns, and oversee regulatory audits.
• Provide information for all U.S. Federal and State income tax filings.
• Liaise with other accounting personnel, property managers, asset managers, joint venture partners, and the executive team.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities, including special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in commercial property accounting, specifically industrial properties.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Preferred experience in public accounting and/or CPA designation.
• Significant managerial and supervisory experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Extensive experience with MRI, Yardi, and/or other real estate accounting software.
• Proficiency in reading and abstracting commercial lease documents.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to excel in a dynamic work environment.
• A strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and manage a team.
• Ability to multi-task and manage a challenging workload while consistently meeting deadlines.