Assistant Director of Financial Reporting
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Financial Reporting supports financial reporting and accounting operations for Benderson Development, excluding hotel and Delta Sonic operations. The role assists with preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; maintaining consistent accounting policies across retail, office, industrial, mixed-use, and development entities; and overseeing general ledger activities. It supports external reporting, audits, GAAP compliance, internal controls, tax work papers, and accounting system and process improvement initiatives. The position also analyzes portfolio financial results and trends and prepares analyses, reports, and presentations for senior management. It reports directly to the Director, Financial Reporting and works closely with accounting, property management, finance, leadership, auditors, tax, and other financial partners.
Requirements
- Five to seven years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate, property management, construction, or development.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting concepts.
- Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
- CPA designation preferred but not required.
- Experience with real estate accounting systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Work with the accounting team to ensure consistent application of accounting policies across retail, office, industrial, mixed-use, and development entities.
- Assist with general ledger oversight, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
- Support the Director, Financial Reporting in coordinating external reporting requirements, audits, and compliance with GAAP and other applicable accounting standards.
- Assist with developing, documenting, and maintaining internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Coordinate with the tax department to support preparation of tax work papers and requested financial information.
- Analyze financial results and trends, challenge assumptions, and identify risks and opportunities within the portfolio.
- Support accounting system enhancements and process improvement initiatives to increase reporting efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Ensure financial activities are conducted professionally and compliantly, upholding Benderson Development's integrity, ethics, and reputation.
- Prepare internal financial analyses, reports, and presentations for senior management as needed.
- Assist in overseeing day-to-day accounting and financial reporting operations for Benderson Development, excluding hotel and Delta Sonic operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
