Senior Vice President of Multifamily Accounting

The Collier Companies•Gainesville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Collier Companies is seeking a Senior Vice President of Accounting to lead the accounting function for a large multifamily portfolio. This on-site role is based at the company’s Florida Home Office in Gainesville, Florida, and oversees day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting and analysis, the month-end close, and a team of accountants. The role leads monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes; reviews financial statements and reports; analyzes asset and portfolio performance; and ensures timely owner and partner reporting. It oversees accounting operations including accounts payable, cash management, security deposit accounting, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and consolidations. The position also supports compliance, audits, accounting-system improvements, and financial due diligence for real estate transactions and projects. The company describes itself as fast-growing, privately owned, and family-oriented, with a long-term hold perspective. It emphasizes professional and personal growth, lifelong learning, collaboration, continuous improvement, and promoting from within. Background checks and a candidate assessment are required steps in the hiring process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA or actively pursuing a CPA.
5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Prior supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP.
Advanced Excel skills.
Solid understanding of accounting systems and experience applying AI tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting.
Experience with property management ERP systems such as Entrata.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-volume environment.
Clear communication skills and a process-improvement mindset.
Systems-oriented thinking and interest in leveraging technology and AI.
Aptitude and desire for continuous growth and lifelong learning.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Background check and completion of the required candidate assessment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with partnership tax returns (Form 1065), K-1s, and capital account tracking.

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
Prepare executive summaries and dashboards communicating portfolio performance, liquidity, financial risks, trends, and recommended actions.
Review and approve community-level financial statements, GPR reports, and variance reports.
Analyze individual assets and portfolio performance and create financial forecasts using key metrics.
Ensure timely delivery of owner and partner packages.
Oversee bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and consolidations.
Oversee accounts payable, global cash management, and security deposit accounting.
Review and approve journal entries and complex adjustments.
Support community-level cash management, distribution, and funding requests.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes through automation, AI tools, or third-party products.
Ensure GAAP and owner-specific reporting compliance and effective internal controls procedures.
Coordinate external and owner audits.
Serve as a subject-matter expert for the Entrata accounting system.
Partner with Community Managers, Regional Managers, and Asset Managers to improve investor ROI.
Assist with accounting and due diligence for acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, and development projects.
Supervise a team of accountants.