Director of Property & Development Accounting

Hines; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines seeks a Director - Property and Development Accounting for mixed-use projects in Dallas. You will own the accounting records, oversee GAAP-compliant reporting, and lead a team of accounting staff across multiple entities.

You will collaborate with Lease Administration, Finance, and Transactions, manage cash flow, funding requests, and internal controls, and ensure timely financial statements while addressing complex ownership structures and tax projections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• CPA required.
• Six or more years professional accounting experience, preferably a combination of public and industry.
• Three or more years of prior management experience required.
• Public accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Commercial real estate accounting required.
• Tax experience preferred.
• Effective people management skills.
• Ability to lead, plan and manage activities to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess initiative to assume additional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with Hines functional groups and external representatives.
• Treasury functions including review of bank reconciliations and cash flow projections.
• Review and approve funding requests to investors and lenders.
• Review and approve reserves and write-offs in accordance with governing agreements.
• Maintain working knowledge of legal documents, including loan and property management agreements.
• Ensure all accounting records and reports are GAAP-compliant and accurate.
• General ledger review and analysis.
• Review and confirm integrity of monthly and quarterly reporting for properties.
• Maintain internal controls through documented policies and procedures.
• Handle complex ownership/equity structures and tax projections.
• Provide guidance to Accounting and Operations on complex matters.
• Supervise and develop accounting personnel and staff.
• Complete performance reviews and compensation recommendations.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Job description

Hines seeks a Director - Property and Development Accounting for mixed-use projects in Dallas. You will own the accounting records, oversee GAAP-compliant reporting, and lead a team of accounting staff across multiple entities.

You will collaborate with Lease Administration, Finance, and Transactions, manage cash flow, funding requests, and internal controls, and ensure timely financial statements while addressing complex ownership structures and tax projections.