Real Estate Accounting Director - Strategic Finance Leader

Kforce Inc; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA and FSA

401(k) and life insurance

Job summary

Kforce's client, a growing real estate organization in Saint Louis, MO, seeks an experienced Director of Accounting to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and financial planning. This high-impact leadership role requires strong real estate development experience and a strategic partner to senior management.

The position offers a hybrid schedule to start with fully in-office after training, a collaborative, business-casual environment, and opportunities to streamline

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with government funding, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversee accounting operations including general ledger and accounts payable, with AR partnership.
• Manage annual financial and compliance audits.
• Oversee cash flow management, construction draws, capitalization, and cost allocations for lease‑up projects.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, internal processes, and financial controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve financial efficiency.
• Provide financial insights and risk‑management recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff; strengthen financial knowledge across the organization.
• Partner cross‑functionally to improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial information.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Yardi

MRI

SAGE

Excel

Job description

Kforce's client, a growing real estate organization in Saint Louis, MO, seeks an experienced Director of Accounting to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and financial planning. This high-impact leadership role requires strong real estate development experience and a strategic partner to senior management.

The position offers a hybrid schedule to start with fully in-office after training, a collaborative, business-casual environment, and opportunities to streamline