Director of Accounting — Real Estate Development Leader

Undisclosed Employer; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing real estate development firm is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead financial operations across five divisions. Responsibilities include managing the contractor draw process, administering a carried interest program, overseeing third-party accounting teams, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred, and 7+ years of accounting experience, particularly in real estate development. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in real estate development.
• Proven ability to design scalable processes and work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full draw process for contractors.
• Administer the carried interest program across all divisions.
• Oversee month-end close for the development division.

Skills

Development accounting

Job costing

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA

Job description

A growing real estate development firm is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead financial operations across five divisions. Responsibilities include managing the contractor draw process, administering a carried interest program, overseeing third-party accounting teams, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred, and 7+ years of accounting experience, particularly in real estate development. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.