Real Estate Accounting Director: Scale, Controls & Growth

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Director of Real Estate Accounting in the United States. This leader will oversee accounting for the real estate investment portfolio, including leases and loans, and will drive scalable processes and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in lease accounting (ASC 842), CECL, and public company reporting, with a proven ability to lead and develop a team in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Strong operational accounting leader with experience in real estate or investment accounting, lease accounting, loan accounting, and public company reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting for real estate lease and loan portfolios, including ASC 842, lease modifications, revenue recognition, loan activity, and interest income.
• Manage the CECL model, including methodology, assumptions, controls, and quarterly reporting.
• Support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, quarterly analytics, and non-GAAP performance metrics.
• Partner with Technical Accounting on complex leases, financing structures, and investment transactions.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and reporting enhancements while maintaining a strong SOX control environment.
• Oversee accounts receivable, cash collections, and related reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Financial reporting

Accounting systems

SOX compliance

Leadership / mentoring

Executive communication

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Director of Real Estate Accounting in the United States. This leader will oversee accounting for the real estate investment portfolio, including leases and loans, and will drive scalable processes and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in lease accounting (ASC 842), CECL, and public company reporting, with a proven ability to lead and develop a team in a deadline-driven environment.