The HT Group has partnered with an established real estate development entity based in Central Dallas in the search for a qualified VP – Finance & Accounting with previous accounting leadership experience in a residential real estate/land development and/or family office investment management setting. Our client is looking for a self-starter with previous experience leading small teams and process in a similar growth-focused organization. This position will be onsite and manage a team of 3+.
Direct Hire – Competitive base ($160K+ based on experience) + bonus/solid benefits – Onsite – Central/Uptown Dallas
What you will do:
- Oversee all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the family office and its real estate projects.
- Manage cash flow, investment portfolios, and financial performance metrics.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate development scenarios and product mix to assist in determining project feasibility.
- Supervise the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial statements and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Serve as primary contact on real estate closings, interacting with title company and sales executives.
- Implement and enhance accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Work closely with external advisors, principally tax advisors, to ensure the integrity of financial operations.
- Insurance, Payroll and Benefits Oversight
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related required; CPA highly preferred.
- Minimum 5 years accounting experience in an accounting/financial management role within either a land development, homebuilding setting or investment management setting with emphasis in real estate holdings.
- Excellent understanding of real estate financial principles, including project financing, cash flow analysis, and investment performance metrics.
- Ability to navigate and identify efficiencies within an ERP system (Intacct highly preferred).
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and managing large Excel-based models and data sets required.
- History of driving initiatives of continuous process improvements (close cycle, financial reporting, system-driven automation).
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; attention to detail and accuracy in work; and time management and organizational skills.