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Director of Accounting - Real Estate

Selby JenningsBirmingham, AL🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 14, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Director of Accounting role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a growing real estate investment platform, driving key financial operations and shaping scalable processes in a hybrid environment. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in real estate accounting and a passion for developing accounting staff while making a significant impact on a reputable company. Apply today to advance your career in this dynamic leadership position.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Birmingham, AL, United States
Posted
Yesterday
Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableBudgetingCPAERPFinancial AnalysisFinancial ReportingForecastingGAAPGeneral LedgerTreasury

Job Description


Director of Accounting - Real Estate Responsibilities
  • Lead all day-to-day accounting and fund finance activities across a growing real estate investment platform
  • Oversee financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management functions
  • Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while ensuring timely and accurate reporting
  • Manage accounting and reporting for investment vehicles, operating entities, and real estate assets
  • Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and investor reporting packages
  • Partner with senior leadership to evaluate financial performance, operational trends, and portfolio metrics
  • Develop and enhance accounting processes, controls, and reporting procedures to support continued growth
  • Coordinate annual audits and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors and tax professionals
  • Monitor compliance with accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, treasury activities, and cash flow planning across the organization
  • Provide financial analysis and recommendations to improve efficiency, profitability, and investment performance
  • Mentor and develop accounting staff while helping build a scalable finance infrastructure

Director of Accounting - Real Estate Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA strongly preferred)
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
  • Extensive Real Estate accounting experience is required, ideally within private equity real estate, REITs, self-storage, commercial real estate, or real estate investment platforms
  • Strong background in fund accounting, entity accounting, and consolidated financial reporting
  • Experience overseeing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Deep understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting principles
  • Prior experience managing external audits, tax advisors, and investor reporting processes
  • Experience leading and developing accounting teams
  • Strong knowledge of ERP systems; Yardi experience highly preferred
  • Proven ability to oversee multiple entities, investments, and complex ownership structures
  • Experience working closely with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance
  • Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills

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