Director - Property and Development Accounting - Mixed-Use

Director - Property and Development Accounting - Mixed-Use

Join Hines to oversee the accounting records and administrative matters for mixed-use projects and entities, supervise and develop accounting staff, and coordinate closely with internal functional groups and external partners.

Base pay range

$142,800.00 / yr - $178,600.00 / yr

Overview

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company's esteemed annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

Responsibilities

Communicate and coordinate effectively with Hines functional groups and appropriate representatives of external parties.

Perform treasury functions including review of bank reconciliations and contribution / distribution calculations and understanding cash-flow projections.

Review and approve funding requests to investors and lenders.

Review and approve reserves and write-offs in accordance with governing agreements.

Maintain working knowledge of, and compliance with, various legal documents, including loan agreements, JV agreements, property management agreements, leases, etc.

Ensure all accounting records and reports are maintained in a timely, accurate manner and in accordance with GAAP or other basis of accounting.

Review and analyze general ledger entries.

Confirm the integrity of monthly and quarterly reporting for property(s) or project(s).

Review accounting position memos documenting accounting treatment of new / unusual items.

Maintain and interpret internal controls through documented policies and procedures to ensure accounting record integrity, reliability, and asset preservation.

Handle complex ownership / equity structures.

Understand the budget and forecasts to stay informed of the financial state of projects.

Administer financial statement and internal audits.

Review tax projections and tax preparation workpapers.

Provide guidance and oversight to accounting and operations teams on complex matters.

Supervise and oversee the training and development of accounting personnel and assigned subordinate staff.

Direct and monitor the working relationships subordinates have with their counterparts internally and externally.

Complete periodic performance reviews and compensation recommendations for direct reports.

Analyze and assess merits of new programs, technology, etc.

Identify risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Work with the Head of Department / VP-Controller, etc., to address issues / needs of the department and assist with administration of projects in the group.

Review ad-hoc reports generated for upper management and external users as well as other significant internal and external reports.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline from an accredited institution.

CPA required.

Six or more years professional accounting experience, preferably a combination of public and industry experience.

Three or more years of prior management experience required.

Public accounting experience is strongly preferred.

Ability to lead, plan and manage activities to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical, organizational, and coordination skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Possess initiative to assume additional responsibilities.

Exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to arrive at decisions or solutions.

Work indoors approximately 100% of the time.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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