Director of Accounting

Client : Publicly Traded Real Estate Firm

Role : Director of Accounting

Salary : $150,000 - $160,000 / annually + Bonus

Location : Manhattan, New York (4 days a week in office)

Position Overview

The Director of Accounting will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of the company. This individual will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations, and the development of sound accounting policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting :
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in accordance with GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Coordinate the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Accounting Policies and Procedures :
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Review and analyze financial data to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
• Internal Controls :
• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct regular internal audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Tax Compliance :
• Manage the company's tax compliance obligations, including federal, state, and local taxes.
• Coordinate with tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely tax filings.
• Team Management :
• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
• Recruit, hire, and train qualified accounting staff.
• Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Experience in the real estate industry preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

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In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.