Vice President of Accounting

Fortis Property Management•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Fortis Property Management is seeking a strategic, results-driven Vice President of Accounting to lead and scale the accounting function across a rapidly growing multifamily property management platform supporting a multi-state portfolio of approximately 14,000 units. This executive role is responsible for overseeing corporate and property accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and building scalable processes to support continued growth. The Vice President of Accounting will serve as a key financial leader and partner to operations, ownership groups, and executive leadership, with a clear succession pathway toward the Chief Financial Officer role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
10+ years of progressive accounting experience
5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills

Nice To Haves

CPA designation strongly preferred, MBA or Master’s degree is a plus
Experience within multifamily, real estate, or property management accounting environments strongly preferred
Experience with property management accounting platforms (Yardi, RealPage, AppFolio, or similar ERP environments)

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for corporate and property accounting functions across a multi-state multifamily portfolio
Support executive leadership with financial insights, KPI reporting, and performance analysis to drive business decisions
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and reforecast cycles across corporate and property portfolios
Develop dashboards and reporting tools supporting NOI performance, margin analysis, and operational trends
Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules
Manage property-level accounting deliverables including owner reporting and third-party management financial packages
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
Oversee cash management strategy, liquidity forecasting, and payment controls
Manage banking relationships and ensure appropriate cash flow visibility across the portfolio
Establish best practices for disbursement controls and financial safeguards
Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, contractual, and reporting requirements
Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal partners during audits and regulatory reviews
Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, scalability, and automation
Oversee accounting system optimization and integration with property management platforms
Champion technology adoption and workflow enhancements across the accounting organization
Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-level accounting organization including corporate accounting, property accounting, and support staff
Establish performance standards, career pathways, and succession planning within the accounting team
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement
Partner closely with Operations, HR, Asset Management, and Executive Leadership to support organizational goals
Provide financial guidance supporting new acquisitions, transitions, and operational initiatives
Support strategic planning and growth initiatives across the organization