Director of Accounting

Bushburg Properties Inc • New York, NY

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About The Position

Core Responsibilities:
Financial Oversight & Operations:
Supervise General Ledger, AP, AR, and Job Costing processes.
Investigate and resolve any AR and AP issues that arise.
Prepare monthly closing reports and supporting documentation.
Policy & Procedure Development:
Recommend and establish policies for the company’s financial and business practices.
Process Improvement:
Implement and maintain effective processes to enhance the close and reporting cycles, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Financial Analysis:
Perform analytical reviews of accounting operations from the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow perspectives.
Evaluate overall financial health and performance from a business standpoint.
Payroll Management:
Monitor and record payroll activities, including processing journal entries for payrolls.
Audit & Compliance:
Oversee corporate audits and prepare annual financial statements for review by an external accounting firm.
Ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the company.
Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis:
Provide ad-hoc analysis as required to assist the CFO with strategic decisions.
Financial Reporting & Compliance:
Review and forward NY DBL/PFL payments to AP on a quarterly basis.
Team Management & Development:
Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and support for their professional growth.
Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that encourages skill development and continuous learning.
Financial Compliance & Risk Management:
Oversee financial compliance and risk management, ensuring strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Continuously monitor and manage potential financial risks.
Stakeholder Relationship Management:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as investors and financial institutions, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
Process Innovation & Efficiency:
Drive process improvements and encourage innovation within the finance department to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
Strategic Partnership:
Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership by providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
Representation & Presentation:
Represent the company in financial meetings and presentations to external stakeholders, conveying financial performance and strategic initiatives.
Confidentiality & Integrity:
Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information, ensuring trust and discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 10–15 years of progressive accounting experience required
• At least 5–7 years in a leadership or management role

Nice To Haves

• CPA strongly preferred; MBA or Master’s in Accounting is a plus
• Prior experience in real estate, property management, multifamily, commercial, or mixed-use portfolios strongly preferred
• Experience with NYC real estate accounting, CAM reconciliations, property-level financials, lease accounting, and working with multiple entities/LLCs preferred
• Experience managing month-end close, audits, budgeting, and a team of accountants

Responsibilities

• Supervise General Ledger, AP, AR, and Job Costing processes.
• Investigate and resolve any AR and AP issues that arise.
• Prepare monthly closing reports and supporting documentation.
• Recommend and establish policies for the company’s financial and business practices.
• Implement and maintain effective processes to enhance the close and reporting cycles, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Perform analytical reviews of accounting operations from the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow perspectives.
• Evaluate overall financial health and performance from a business standpoint.
• Monitor and record payroll activities, including processing journal entries for payrolls.
• Oversee corporate audits and prepare annual financial statements for review by an external accounting firm.
• Ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the company.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis as required to assist the CFO with strategic decisions.
• Review and forward NY DBL/PFL payments to AP on a quarterly basis.
• Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and support for their professional growth.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that encourages skill development and continuous learning.
• Oversee financial compliance and risk management, ensuring strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously monitor and manage potential financial risks.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as investors and financial institutions, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Drive process improvements and encourage innovation within the finance department to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership by providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Represent the company in financial meetings and presentations to external stakeholders, conveying financial performance and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information, ensuring trust and discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager