Director of Accounting - Development & Retail - Elmont, NY

• Well established and highly reputable employer, with a strong track record.
• Onsite 3 days/ week (2 days/ week REMOTE)

About Our Client

Our client is a high profile, multi entity business operating at the intersection of large scale real estate development, leasing, and experiential retail. The organization is backed by a sophisticated ownership group and continues to invest significantly in long term growth.

They are seeking a Director of Accounting to partner closely with senior finance leadership and take ownership of financial accounting across the US based platform. This is a visible leadership role with responsibility for controls, reporting, and audit in a fast paced, complex, leasing based environment.

Job Description

Reporting directly into the local leadership and SVP of Finance, with a dotted line into the functional accounting leadership overseas this role's main duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Own the full month end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and review accruals, prepayments, and journal entries
• Maintain ownership of balance sheet, bank, and intercompany reconciliations
• Produce weekly, monthly, and annual cash flow forecasts
• Oversee payroll accounting, reconciliations, and related processes
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for internal and external audits
• Lead the year end audit process and preparation of statutory accounts
• Coordinate tax compliance activities with external advisors
• Oversee transaction processing and controls within a large ERP environment
• Establish and maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Partner with cross functional stakeholders across finance, operations, development, and leasing.

This is a HYBRID role between in-office 3 days/ week (Elmont, NY) and 1 to 2 days/ week REMOTE.

This opportunity is retained and exclusive to Michael Page Boston. To be considered, please submit your resume and Tom Smith at Page Executive will review your application promptly (not AI!)

The Successful Applicant

In return for a competitive remuneration package, the successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree
• CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred
• Broad accounting experience with a strong control mindset
• Prior exposure to real estate, retail, hospitality, or development/ leasing/ retail focused businesses
• Experience managing audits and statutory reporting requirements
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast moving, deadline driven environment
• Ability to manage a small team
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
• High discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information

What's on Offer

• $ 175,000 to $ 200,000 base salary
• Performance related annual bonus scheme (up to 10%)
• Competitive benefits
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life-insurance
• Short and long terms insurance
• Generous 401K match
• Paid Holidays
• Senior leadership role within a marquee real estate and retail platform
• High visibility and close partnership with executive finance leadership
• Opportunity to build and refine accounting processes in a growing environment
• Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Long term career progression within a well capitalized organization

Contact

Tom Smith

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