Vice President of Accounting

Smith Arnold Partners; Connecticut; On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Smith Arnold Partners, a rapidly growing real estate investment asset manager, seeks a Vice President of Accounting to lead fund and management accounting, payroll, and tax compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The role demands a detail-oriented, proactive accounting professional with strong technical skills and an interest in investment and mortgage-related accounting. You will partner with leadership to deliver timely financial insights and scale processes.

Qualifications

• BS degree in accounting or finance; MBA + CPA preferred.
• 10–15+ years experience with tax, REIT/credit products.
• Experience in public accounting, tax and in-house accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel, QuickBooks, and MS ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closes, improving efficiency and cycle times.
• Analyze financial performance, KPIs, and variances to support decision-making.
• Lead all federal, state, and local tax compliance activities and filings.
• Partner with external advisors and auditors on tax matters and audits.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize risk and optimize tax rate.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and enhance internal controls.
• Lead audit engagements and serve as primary contact for external auditors.
• Provide strategic financial insights to leadership and improve reporting systems.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

MBA

CPA

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

MS ERP

Job description

Our client is a rapidly growing real estate investment asset manager specializing in residential mortgage and structured credit investments. Following a year of significant expansion tripling in size to approximately $1.5 billion in assets under management. The firm is continuing to build out its institutional-grade finance and accounting team.

The VP will play a key role in fund and management accounting, financial data analytics, payroll + real estate tax compliance. This is a hands‑on role well‑suited for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys building, improving, and scaling processes.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and intellectually curious, with strong technical accounting skills and an interest in investment and mortgage‑related accounting.

About our client:

Offers comprehensive healthcare coverage, with the majority of medical, dental, and vision costs covered. Employees benefit from a strong 401(k) plan designed to support long‑term financial security. The team values a thoughtful, collaborative culture that emphasizes respect, balance, and sustainable growth

Title: Vice President, Accounting

Potential Compensation: $200,000 to $260,000 + Bonus

Responsibilities:

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and fixed assets
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes, improving efficiency and cycle times
• Analyze financial performance, KPIs, and variances to support decision-making
• Lead all federal, state, and local tax compliance activities, ensuring timely and accurate filings
• Partner with external advisors and auditors to address complex tax matters and audits
• Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize risk and optimize the effective tax rate
• Oversee internal M&A transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and tax provision reporting
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning processes
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Enhance internal controls, policies, and financial procedures
• Lead audit engagements and act as the primary contact for external auditors
• Serve as a strategic partner to leadership, delivering clear and actionable financial insights
• Evaluate and enhance financial systems to improve reporting and operational efficiency

Qualifications:

• BS degree in accounting or Finance, MBA + CPA
• 10-15+ years experience with Tax, reit/credit products
• Experience working in public accounting, tax and in house
• Proficiency in Excel + QuickBooks + MS ERP Products