Director of Accounting

Ascendo

  • Orlando, FL
  • $170,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Position: Director of Accounting & FinanceIndustry: Commercial Real Estate Development (Industrial)Location: Orlando, FL (On-site)Employment Type: Full-Time | Senior LeadershipAbout the Opportunity:A fast-growing, entrepreneurial real estate investment and development firm is seeking a highly capable Director of Accounting & Finance to join its senior leadership team. This individual will play a critical role in scaling and optimizing the firm’s accounting, financial reporting, and fund management functions during an exciting phase of growth across multiple markets.Key Responsibilities:
  • Partner directly with the CFO to oversee financial operations across development projects, investment vehicles, and corporate entities.
  • Lead accounting and operational support for fund-level structures, joint ventures, and real estate partnerships.
  • Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, investor reports, cash flow forecasts, and variance analyses.
  • Support financing activities, including lender due diligence, draw requests, loan compliance, and escrow reimbursements.
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax and reporting regulations.
  • Oversee internal controls, process improvements, and ensure adherence to financial policies across the organization.
  • Supervise team members and third-party consultants involved in property accounting, fund administration, and audit support.
  • Manage quarterly and annual investor reporting including NAV calculations, capital account statements, distributions, and waterfall analyses.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Asset Management, Legal, and Development teams to support transactions and strategic initiatives.
  • Lead the implementation, configuration, and optimization of accounting and property management software (Yardi preferred).
  • Oversee CAM reconciliations, receivables, and monthly reporting packages for operating entities.
Qualifications:
  • 3 years+ of experience in a senior-level accounting or finance role (e.g., Controller, Director of Finance), ideally within commercial real estate or private equity.
  • Prior exposure to fund accounting, investor reporting, and capital structures in a real estate investment environment.
  • Strong familiarity with real estate accounting systems — Yardi experience highly preferred.
  • Deep understanding of GAAP, real estate cost allocation, and development financing structures.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA and/or Master’s degree preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and financial reporting systems.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to lead multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to interact confidently with senior leadership, lenders, and investors.
Why This Role?
  • Join an agile, well-capitalized development platform active in multiple high-growth U.S. markets.
  • Play a key leadership role in shaping the firm’s financial infrastructure and reporting practices.
  • Competitive base salary + annual performance bonus + long-term incentive structure.
  • Work alongside senior decision-makers on complex real estate investments, transactions, and portfolio growth strategies.
  • Be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial team culture that values innovation, accountability, and execution.

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