Real Estate Accounting Director & Controls Leader

New England AFP; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

New England AFP in Hartford, CT seeks an Associate Director of Accounting to lead the strategic direction of accounting, budgeting, and control activities. This role reports to the Controller and supports the CSFA team while coordinating with university partners to address complex accounting issues.

The position requires strong leadership, independent judgment, advanced technical accounting and system skills, and a drive to improve processes through technology and automation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Supervisory experience; CPA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee real estate accounting, real estate tax, and campus-wide accounting deliverables.
• Provide cross-functional leadership and align stakeholders across units.
• Lead and coordinate with university partners to address complex accounting issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Systems implementation

Data management

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Financial systems

Job description

New England AFP in Hartford, CT seeks an Associate Director of Accounting to lead the strategic direction of accounting, budgeting, and control activities. This role reports to the Controller and supports the CSFA team while coordinating with university partners to address complex accounting issues.

The position requires strong leadership, independent judgment, advanced technical accounting and system skills, and a drive to improve processes through technology and automation.