Technical Accounting Director

NewPoint Real Estate Capital LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NewPoint Real Estate Capital LLC seeks a Technical Accounting Director to lead financial reporting, policy development, and technical accounting analyses for complex real estate finance activities.

The role partners with Finance, Legal, Asset Management, and auditors to ensure accuracy in SEC filings and disclosures, while directing SOX processes and internal controls in a fast-paced public company environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in technical accounting, SEC reporting, public accounting, financial reporting, or a combination thereof.
• Public company reporting experience required; REITs/real estate finance or related sectors preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting rules, SOX 404, and disclosure requirements.
• Experience with ASC 810, ASC 820, ASC 326 CECL, ASC 842 Leases, derivatives, debt investments, and other financial instruments.
• Excellent technical research, analytical, writing, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical accounting research and prepare clear, well-supported memoranda on complex transactions.
• Support preparation and review of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and MD&A disclosures.
• Act as SME on U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements across consolidation, fair value, CECL, leases, and investments.
• Monitor new standards and industry developments; lead implementation where applicable.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate accounting implications of new transactions and structures.
• Support SOX 404 compliance program including control design and remediation.
• Liaise with external auditors on technical accounting matters.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, controls, and disclosure procedures.
• Review financial statements for GAAP compliance and consistency.
• Provide technical guidance and training to teams; drive process improvements across reporting cycles.
• Lead special projects and ad hoc analyses related to financial reporting.

Skills

GAAP expertise

SEC reporting

SOX compliance

Technical accounting

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

Workiva/Wdesk

Yardi

Excel

Job description

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Technical Accounting Director

Full Time Plano, TX, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1149

Job Title

Technical Accounting Director

Job Purpose

NewPoint Real Estate Capital is seeking a Technical Accounting Director. This role will play a leadership role in the Company’s financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and SEC filing processes. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of external financial reporting and will serve as a key technical accounting resource for complex matters involving real estate finance, debt investments, securities, derivatives, consolidation, fair value, CECL, revenue recognition, and other financial instruments.

The role will partner closely with Finance, Legal, Asset Management, Operations, auditors, and senior leadership to support SEC reporting, accounting policy development, SOX compliance, audit coordination, and technical accounting analysis. The ideal candidate will bring strong public company reporting experience, deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, excellent writing skills, and the ability to advise senior stakeholders on complex accounting and reporting matters.

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversee technical accounting research and prepare clear, well-supported accounting memoranda addressing complex transactions and emerging accounting issues.
• Support the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, financial statement footnotes, MD&A, earnings-related disclosures, and other public reporting materials.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including areas such as consolidation, fair value measurements, CECL, leases, derivatives, revenue recognition, and investment accounting.
• Monitor new accounting standards, SEC rulemaking, and industry developments; assess the impact on the Company and lead implementation efforts where applicable.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate the accounting and reporting implications of new transactions, financing arrangements, investments, entity structures, and strategic initiatives.
• Support the Company’s SOX 404 compliance program, including control design, documentation, testing coordination, deficiency evaluation, and remediation efforts.
• Act as a primary liaison with external auditors on technical accounting matters.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, reporting procedures, disclosure controls, and internal control documentation.
• Review financial statements and disclosures for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and compliance with GAAP, SEC requirements, and internal standards.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and training to accounting, finance, and operational teams.
• Drive process improvements across the SEC reporting, close, audit, and control environments, including opportunities to improve automation, workflow, documentation, and review procedures.
• Lead special projects and ad hoc analyses related to financial reporting, technical accounting, and transaction support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in technical accounting, SEC reporting, public accounting, financial reporting, or a combination thereof.
• Public company reporting experience required; experience with REITs, real estate finance, investment management, credit, mortgage finance, or financial services preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting rules, SOX 404 requirements, and financial statement disclosure requirements.
• Experience with ASC 810 Consolidation, ASC 820 Fair Value Measurement, ASC 326 CECL, ASC 842 Leases, derivatives, debt investments, and other financial instruments preferred.
• Excellent technical research, analytical, writing, and documentation skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, filing calendars, audits, and cross-functional deliverables.
• Ability to communicate complex accounting and reporting matters clearly to senior executives, auditors, legal counsel, and non-accounting stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced public company environment.
• Public accounting experience required.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills required; experience with Workiva/Wdesk, Yardi, or similar accounting and reporting systems preferred.