Director of Accounting

Robert Half is partnering with a publicly traded real estate investment organization to identify an Accounting Director. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity with a financially strong, growth-oriented company that owns a large and diverse national real estate portfolio.

Reporting to senior accounting leadership, this role will oversee the accounting and reporting activities for a significant real estate portfolio while leading a team of accounting professionals. The position offers the rare combination of strategic leadership, technical accounting, cross-functional collaboration, and direct exposure to executive management. The compensation, benefits, bonus and long term incentive make this opportunity stand out. The team and company culture make it a job of a lifetime. Email your resume to Jim Meade at Robert Half right away for consideration.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the accounting and financial reporting for a large real estate portfolio.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review lease transactions, property-level accounting, and related account reconciliations.
• Partner closely with Acquisitions, Asset Management, Treasury, FP& A, Legal, and Financial Reporting teams.
• Support investments, dispositions, financing activities, and other strategic transactions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and efficiencies across the accounting function.
• Serve as a trusted business partner and accounting resource for senior leadership.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a respected industry leader with a national platform and strong long-term growth outlook.
• Highly visible role with direct interaction across multiple business functions and senior leadership.
• Opportunity to lead an experienced team and make a meaningful impact on the organization.
• Collaborative culture that values accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus potential, and long-term incentive opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Significant accounting experience within commercial real estate, REITs, lease accounting, or related industries.
• Prior leadership experience with responsibility for managing and developing accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and complex lease accounting concepts.
• Experience in a public company, REIT, or large corporate accounting environment is highly desirable.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to improve processes, drive results, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.