Audit Senior? Ready to Move to Industry? | Senior Accountant

SNI Financial; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & parental leave

Strong work-life balance

Exposure to real estate investments

Bonus opportunity 10–15%

Job summary

SNI Financial partners with a respected Real Estate development & Investment firm in the Dallas/Uptown area to hire a Senior Accountant. This role offers a transition from public accounting into industry, supporting a dynamic real estate and investment business.

You'll leverage your audit and GAAP foundation while gaining hands-on experience in operational accounting, real estate development, and investment accounting. The position emphasizes strong work-life balance and ongoing career growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ busy seasons in public accounting (Big 4 or regional CPA strongly preferred).
• Audit or Assurance experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Exposure to real estate, investments, or PE is a plus.
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification preferred.
• Detail-oriented and proactive with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own key components of the monthly close process.
• Support financial reporting and GAAP compliance.
• Gain exposure to real estate development and investment accounting.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies across the finance function.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and business leaders.
• Assist in day-to-day financial operations of the investment organization.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Audit

GAAP

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA certification preferred

Job description

SNI Financial has partnered with a highly respected Real Estate development & Investment firm in the Dallas/Uptown area to hire a Senior Accountant.

If you're currently with a Big 4 or regional public accounting firm and have been thinking about making the move to industry, this is an outstanding opportunity to transition into a well-rounded accounting role supporting a dynamic Real Estate and investment business.

Leverage your audit and GAAP foundation while gaining hands-on experience in operational accounting, real estate, development, and investment accounting—all while leaving busy season behind.

What You Will Be Doing...

• Own key components of the monthly close process
• Support financial reporting and GAAP compliance
• Gain exposure to operational accounting, investment accounting, and real estate development activities
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and business leadership
• Expand beyond audit into the day-to-day financial operations of a growing investment organization

Why Public Accountants Love This Opportunity...

• Make the transition from public accounting into a well-rounded industry role
• Apply your audit and GAAP experience while expanding your operational accounting skills
• Gain valuable exposure to real estate development, investments, and corporate accounting
• Work closely with experienced leadership and business partners
• Continue growing your career—without another busy season

Why This Role Stands Out...

• 50+ year established, stable organization
• 4 weeks PTO + parental leave (maternity & paternity)
• Strong work-life balance (no busy season hours)
• Exposure across a diverse real estate, Fund and investment portfolio
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Outstanding compensation! ($105K-$115K base DOE + 10-15% annual bonus)

Who We're Looking For...

• 2+ busy seasons in public accounting (Big 4 or regional CPA firm strongly preferred)
• Audit or Assurance experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Exposure to real estate, investment clients, or PE, Fund is a plus—but not required
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification preferred
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership

This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who Wants To...

• Transition from public accounting into industry
• Gain exposure to real estate development, investments, and corporate accounting
• Continue growing professionally in a collaborative environment
• Enjoy outstanding work-life balance without sacrificing career growth

You've spent the last few years auditing clients/companies. Now it's time to help build one from the inside.