Director of Accouting - Real Estate

Selby Jennings; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Director of Accounting for a real estate platform to lead day-to-day accounting, fund finance, and consolidated reporting. You will oversee GL, payroll, AP/AR, and cash management while coordinating annual audits and investor reporting.

The role requires 8+ years in real estate accounting, a CPA and strong GAAP knowledge. You will partner with senior leadership on performance metrics and build scalable finance processes for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Extensive Real Estate accounting experience in PE REITs or platforms.
• Strong background in fund accounting, entity accounting, and consolidated reporting.
• GAAP knowledge and experience with external audits and investor reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day accounting and fund finance across a growing real estate platform.
• Oversee financial reporting, GL, AP, AR, payroll, and cash management functions.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Manage accounting for investment vehicles, operating entities, and real estate assets.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and investor reporting packages.
• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate financial performance, operational trends, and portfolio metrics.
• Develop and enhance accounting processes, controls, and reporting procedures to support growth.
• Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external auditors and tax professionals.
• Monitor compliance with accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, treasury activities, and cash flow planning.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to improve efficiency, profitability, and investment performance.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff while helping build a scalable finance infrastructure

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

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

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

Yardi ERP

Job description

Director of Accounting - Real Estate Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day accounting and fund finance activities across a growing real estate investment platform
• Oversee financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management functions
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Manage accounting and reporting for investment vehicles, operating entities, and real estate assets
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and investor reporting packages
• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate financial performance, operational trends, and portfolio metrics
• Develop and enhance accounting processes, controls, and reporting procedures to support continued growth
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors and tax professionals
• Monitor compliance with accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards
• Support budgeting, forecasting, treasury activities, and cash flow planning across the organization
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to improve efficiency, profitability, and investment performance
• Mentor and develop accounting staff while helping build a scalable finance infrastructure

Director of Accounting - Real Estate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA strongly preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Extensive Real Estate accounting experience is required, ideally within private equity real estate, REITs, self-storage, commercial real estate, or real estate investment platforms
• Strong background in fund accounting, entity accounting, and consolidated financial reporting
• Experience overseeing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Deep understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting principles
• Prior experience managing external audits, tax advisors, and investor reporting processes
• Experience leading and developing accounting teams
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems; Yardi experience highly preferred
• Proven ability to oversee multiple entities, investments, and complex ownership structures
• Experience working closely with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills