Senior Accountant

Brookfield Properties•Fairfax, CO

5d•$85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As a Senior Accountant at Brookfield Residential, your work will be visible, valued, and directly impactful to the business. You will support the financial operations of our land development and homebuilding portfolio, playing an important role in ensuring accurate reporting, sound controls, and consistent financial execution across the business. This position is well suited for someone who takes ownership of their work, applies initiative within clear priorities, and operates effectively within established processes and leadership guidance. You will work as part of a collaborative Accounting & Finance team, contributing reliable, high-quality work in an environment that values professionalism, trust, and teamwork.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, full-cycle accounting, and job cost or project accounting.
Proven ability to execute work accurately and consistently within established accounting processes.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through, with a track record of meeting deadlines.
Ability to take direction, incorporate feedback, and operate effectively within defined priorities.
Clear, professional communication skills and sound judgment when navigating issues or ambiguity.
Strong technical aptitude with advanced Excel skills, the ability to quickly learn new software, and experience supporting system implementations or process changes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in land development, real estate, construction, or homebuilding accounting is a plus, not a requirement.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting: Own assigned components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, including Joint Venture financials.
Accounting Execution: Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules with a high standard of accuracy and documentation.
Job Costing: Monitor job cost activity, analyze variances, and partner with operations to ensure costs are properly recorded and understood.
Cash Management: Support project funding and settlement processes across multiple entities and capital partners, maintaining clean, well-supported balance sheet accounts.
Controls & Audit: Support SOX controls, internal control procedures, and audit requests through organized, audit-ready documentation.
Process Discipline: Follow established accounting processes and contribute to continuous improvement efforts through well-reasoned, efficiency-driven suggestions.
Collaboration: Work effectively with the Accounting & Finance team, Operations, and senior finance leadership, communicating clearly and escalating issues appropriately.
Team Support: Provide guidance and support to staff accountants as needed, contributing to a professional, reliable, and collaborative team environment.