Senior Development Accountant

Ryan Companies • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Ryan Companies is seeking a self-motivated and professional Senior Development Accountant to provide expertise in the development accounting process. The role is based in Minneapolis and involves supporting real estate development projects through financial reporting, project financing, joint ventures, closings, and audit preparation. The accountant will communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, investment partners, and lenders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong time-management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• CPA.
• Public accounting experience.
• Experience working with a real estate developer.

Responsibilities

• Develop, understand, and document working knowledge of the real estate development cycle.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external personnel, including executive leadership, investment partners, and lenders.
• Prepare requisitions and invoices used to fund draw requests from lending institutions.
• Partner with Legal and Capital Markets teams on land, project financing, joint venture, and asset sale closings.
• Oversee internal cash-flow and GAAP financial projections for development pursuits, asset sales, development fees, and asset acquisitions.
• Maintain project-specific GAAP financial statements monthly and quarterly.
• Prepare tax schedules for joint venture development projects.
• Apply accounting principles, including joint venture partnership and consolidation rules, to Ryan-developed projects.
• Prepare ad hoc management reports for company owners, lenders, and regional operating officers.
• Prepare schedules supporting the annual external audit.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement and savings benefits.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Educational assistance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Family planning and parenting benefits.
• Employee discount programs.
• Pet insurance.
• Charitable donation matching.
• Volunteer time off (VTO).
• Employee resource groups (ERGs).
• Position may be eligible for commission and/or an incentive program.

What This Job Offers

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