Head of Finance and Accounting

Grant Morgan; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target performance bonus

Equity potential

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate firm in Baltimore is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial operations. This executive role requires a hands-on finance professional with at least 8 years of experience, ideally within real estate investment. Responsibilities include managing corporate and investment accounting, reporting, and regulatory compliance. A competitive compensation package, including base salary and performance bonuses, is offered. The position operates in a flexible hybrid structure, allowing collaboration in an entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with a real estate investment company.
• Must be a strategic thinker and assertive.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial operations for corporate and investment accounting.
• Oversee in-house and 3rd party property accounting.
• Manage delivery and analysis of financial reports.
• Manage external auditors and tax accounting firm deliverables.
• Review regulatory filings for taxes and insurance at property and corporate levels.
• Establish scalable control processes for growth.
• Lead special projects and value-add initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Excel

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Our client is a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, opportunistic commercial real estate owner / investment management firm that focuses on a diversity of product types in high growth areas. They seek a take‑charge, high potential financial / accounting professional to join the management team to lead the financial operations for the company. The leadership team are experienced transaction / acquisition professionals with a strong track record of success and value creation. The diverse investor base & owners have an impressive track record of creating positive, above market returns and are committed to growth, expansion and success by making outstanding real estate investments. They strategically manage, improve and transform the assets to achieve positive returns for the company, the management team and investors. The company, located in an urban, Metro‑accessible Montgomery County location, has a flexible, hybrid work structure.

Position

In this newly created, diverse role, a hands‑on, focused finance and accounting real‑estate professional will be a part of the company’s investment platform to lead corporate accounting, investment reporting, financial reporting, tax, treasury, financial systems and other areas as requested. They will manage property accounting and reporting, design, implement, and lead best practices in the finance, accounting, and reporting infrastructure. This Director of Finance will report directly to the firm’s leadership. Additional responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Lead the day‑to‑day financial operations for corporate and investment accounting. This includes full cycle accounting, internal and external reporting, budgeting, and financial operations to include distribution/contribution management.
• Oversee in‑house and 3rd party property accounting, property level reporting, internal communication to the investment team, and investor reporting.
• Manage delivery and analysis of financial reports, including reports for lenders, partners and investors.
• Manage external auditor and tax accounting firm deliverables (financial statement audits, tax filings, etc.) and ensure requests are met timely.
• Review and analyze regulatory filings and reports for property level real estate taxes and insurance, as well as corporate and investment level taxes, including ensuring that filings and payments are timely and accurate.
• Ensure strong operational and accounting processes are established for efficiency, internal controls and scalability for future growth.
• Special Projects, various Ad Hag projects, asset integrations, and get involved/add value where needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. CPA preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including managing a team and experience with a real estate investment company.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel as well as working with multiple entities and revenue sources
• Hands on, a can‑do attitude, enjoy managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Must have acute attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Must be a strategic thinker and assertive in a fast paced, multi‑entity environment
• Enjoy working in an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture with changing priorities
• Establish and improve processes and structure. Enjoy making a difference and being accountable
• Must have the highest degree of integrity and commitment level. Enjoy being responsible for the financial function of the company.

Compensation

A competitive package with annual cash compensation including base salary and target performance bonus. Future equity potential with time for strong performance.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Real Estate and Hospitality