Accounting à United States

Reporting to: Group Financial Controller

Our client is seeking an experienced finance professional to join their Finance team. This role leads treasury, corporate finance, FP&A and accounting activities for a portfolio of real estate investments. You will work closely with Group Treasury, Banking Partners, Investment and Asset Management teams to optimise capital structure, support business growth and ensure strong financial governance.

Treasury Management

• Partner Group Treasury on cash management, asset financing and refinancing activities.
• Monitor loan covenants, limits and headroom, and recommend financing strategies.
• Manage day-to-day banking operations for assigned assets.
• Analyse and execute FX and interest rate hedging strategies.

Corporate Finance

• Support Investment and Asset Management teams on financing structures for acquisitions and refinancing.
• Develop efficient capital structures for acquisitions and divestments.
• Propose funding mechanisms and recommend tax‑efficient structures aligned with regulatory changes.
• Deliver key financial targets for assigned assets.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead annual budget and monthly forecast preparation for investments.
• Review and analyse performance against budgets and forecasts, providing insights on variances and business drivers.
• Assess P&L and cash flow impact for potential acquisitions or divestments.

Financial Reporting, Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee financial statements for assigned assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Advise local reporting teams on accounting for acquisitions, divestments, modified leases, derivatives and hedge accounting.
• Ensure timely completion of audits and tax compliance.

Other Responsibilities

• Support ad‑hoc finance projects and participate in initiatives requiring cross‑functional collaboration.
• Occasional secondment or additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting.
• Chartered Accountant or CPA (CA, ACCA or equivalent).

Experience

• 10 to 12 years’ relevant finance experience within real estate or property investment companies.
• Strong foundation in auditing from a Big Four firm.
• Experience in treasury, corporate finance and FP&A for real estate assets.
• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial modelling, planning and forecasting capabilities.
• Sound knowledge of financing, loan management, hedging and capital structuring.
• Ability to provide clear financial insights and partner effectively with business stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail and a proactive mindset.