Senior Director - Property and Development Accounting - Land

Hines•Dallas, TX

28d

About The Position

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines. As the head of the Property and Development Accounting Land team, this individual has oversight of the accounting records and administrative matters for Land projects and entities. Responsible for supervising the Land team which involves overseeing the team’s daily activities, providing guidance and support, and fostering the professional growth and development of team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline from an accredited institution
CPA required
Ten or more years professional accounting experience, preferably a combination of public and industry
Land accounting experience required
At least 4 years of prior management experience required
Effective people management skills
Ability to lead, plan and manage activities and personnel to meet deadlines
Strong analytical, organizational, and coordination skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possess initiative to assume additional responsibilities
Exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to arrive at decisions or solutions
Work indoors approximately 100% of the time
Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience is strongly preferred
Tax and/or finance experience preferred

Responsibilities

Communicate and coordinate effectively with Hines functional groups (e.g., Tax, Accounts Payable, Finance Business Partners, Transactions) and appropriate representatives of external parties
Plan and coordinate accounting staffing on all current and new land projects, inclusive of special projects
Evaluate prospective candidates for land accounting positions and make hiring recommendations
Participate in weekly leadership meetings and present in Property & Development Accounting or other departmental meetings
Resolve concerns that may arise through the ordinary course of business
Standardize processes and procedures for the land platform
Maintain working knowledge of, and compliance with, various legal documents, including but not limited to: Loan agreements, JV agreements, Development Management agreements, etc.
Ensure all accounting records and reports are maintained timely, accurately and in accordance with GAAP or other basis of accounting. Special consideration to areas such as debt modifications, acquisitions/dispositions, interest capitalization, etc.
Ability to handle complex (e.g. very technical) ownership/equity structures
Review tax projections and tax preparation workpapers
Provide guidance and oversight to Accounting and Project team on complex matters
Supervise and oversee the training and development of accounting personnel and assigned subordinate staff
Complete periodic performance reviews and compensation recommendations for direct reports and evaluate performance of entire land accounting team