Director of Property and Development Accounting

Overview

Responsibilities

• As a Director - Property and Development Accounting - Living with Hines, responsible for reviewing the accounting records and administrative matters for assigned projects and entities as well as the supervision and development of respective accounting staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Works closely with applicable Hines personnel (e.g. Controller, Property/Project Manager, and Accountants) to ensure accuracy of accounting and financial reporting and construction draws (if applicable)
• Communicate and coordinate with appropriate representatives of external parties.
• Treasury functions including review of bank reconciliations and contribution/distribution calculations and understanding cash flow projections
• Review funding request to investors and lenders
• Review and coordinate approval of reserves and write-offs in accordance with governing agreements
• Ensure all accounting records and reports are maintained timely, accurately and in accordance with GAAP or other basis of accounting. Special consideration to areas such as debt modifications, acquisitions/dispositions, interest capitalization, etc.
• General ledger review and analysis
• Review (or prepare) Property/Development Management fees and Construction Management fees ensuring proper calculation, invoicing and recording on a timely basis
• Review monthly/quarterly financial statements/reports and supporting schedules working closely with the Property/Project Manager and Accountants to ensure accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution
• CPA required
• Five or more years professional accounting experience
• Public accounting experience is strongly preferred
• Previous supervisory experience is required
• Commercial real estate experience is strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Set priorities and proactively meet deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple assignments
• Analytical capability with strengths in identifying and implementing continuous improvement
• Proficiency utilizing various systems; Oracle & JD Edwards system experience advantageous
• Work indoors approximately 100% of the time