Senior Accountant - Ownership Accounting

Hines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards and benefits

Professional development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Hines is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the family office’s financial operations in a fast-paced environment in Houston. You will manage the general ledger, cash reporting, and investment accounting for multiple entities while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

You will collaborate with tax and treasury teams, prepare comprehensive financial reports, and contribute to process improvements and regulatory compliance. This role requires strong Excel skills and GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and investment accounting.
• Familiarity with trusts, partnerships, LLCs, and private investments.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger for multiple entities, trusts, and investment vehicles.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial schedules and reports.
• Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Assist with third party valuations as needed and coordinate with tax team.
• Record investment transactions and support due diligence and reporting.

Skills

CPA designation preferred

5 years accounting experience

GAAP accounting principles

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Treasury management systems

Multi-entity accounting software

Job description

Overview

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company's esteemed annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of the family office. This role will be primarily involved in the day-to-day accounting activity of the department, including cash, real estate, and tax reporting for various entities owned by the Hines family. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across multiple functions, maintains strict confidentiality, and enjoys operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role will be working closely with family office leadership, internal tax team members, and treasury partners to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective cash management, and timely regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Financial Accounting & Tax Reporting
  • Maintain the general ledger and accounting records for multiple legal entities, trusts, and investment vehicles.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial schedules and management reports.
  • Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Assist with third party valuations as needed.
  • Coordinate with internal tax team to provide accurate and complete accounting records for tax reporting purposes.
  • Support tax planning initiatives by providing accurate financial information and analysis.
  • Process tax payments and refunds.
• Treasury & Cash Management
  • Manage daily cash positions across multiple bank and investment accounts.
  • Monitor liquidity and forecast cash requirements.
  • Initiate wire transfers, ACH transactions, and other treasury activities.
  • Liaise with the cash management team to resolve any issues that may arise with treasury reporting or wires.
• Investment Accounting & Reporting
  • Record investment transactions including purchases, sales, capital calls, distributions, interest, dividends, and realized/unrealized gains.
  • Reconcile investment statements with custodians and investment managers.
  • Support due diligence and documentation for new investment opportunities.
  • Prepare and maintain quarterly RIA compliance reporting requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and timeliness of investment reporting.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience in a family office, private investment office, wealth management, public accounting, or closely held business environment preferred.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and investment accounting is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with trusts, partnerships, LLCs, and private investments is a plus.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience with treasury management and banking operations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other team members.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.

Closing

At Hines, we believe the built world is ultimately about people. As one of the world's largest privately held real assets firms, we bring nearly seven decades of investment, development, and management experience to work that shapes cities and communities around the world.

Our people make that possible. Across 29 countries, more than 4,600 colleagues bring different perspectives and expertise to Hines, with opportunities to take on meaningful responsibility, learn from leaders across the business, and build a career with room to evolve. We support that journey through professional development, competitive rewards, comprehensive benefits, and a culture grounded in trust and high standards.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2024.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.