Vice President of Accounting

AION•Philadelphia, PA

11d

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and hands-on Vice President of Accounting to oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, and fund-level reporting across the firm. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing both internal and external accounting teams, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to investors, lenders, asset managers, and other stakeholders. The VP of Accounting will play a critical role in the ongoing restructuring and optimization of the accounting function and will serve as a key partner to the CFO.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA required.
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably in real estate private equity or a related industry.
Experience managing multi-entity accounting operations across large real estate portfolios.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, real estate accounting, financial reporting, and fund structures.
Proven experience overseeing outsourced accounting functions and internal team leadership.
Experience managing external audits and tax engagements at scale.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment with a ‘No job is too small’ mentality

Nice To Haves

Experience with Real Page, Yardi, MRI, or other real estate accounting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for a portfolio of ~35 multifamily properties and associated investment entity structures
Ensure timely and accurate reporting packages are delivered to investors, lenders, asset management, and other third parties.
Oversee and review fund-level reporting for two separate private equity funds in coordination with external fund administrators.
Prepare and review debt covenant calculations and other financial compliance reports.
Support reporting requirements for property acquisitions and dispositions including pro-rations and waterfall calculations.
Implement scalable systems, controls, and processes to support future growth and complexity, and to optimize the accounting department.
Directly manage two internal Accounting Managers, overseeing their performance, development, and output.
Lead and supervise relationships with two overseas property accounting firms and two external fund administrators; ensure adherence to service-level agreements, deadlines, and quality standards.
Make key decisions on hiring, performance management, and termination within the accounting function.
Coordinate annual independent audit/review, and tax engagements across the portfolio.
Select and engage audit and tax firms, manage timelines and deliverables, and negotiate fees.
Sign off on audit and review reports.
Ensure real estate taxes & insurance are paid timely across the portfolio.
Assist in budgeting processes in collaboration with Asset Management and Property Management teams.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
Assist in planning and executing quarterly fund distributions in coordination with fund administrators.
Monitor and manage liquidity, and Collaborate with the CFO on financial forecasting and treasury planning
Respond to ad hoc financial and analytical requests from the Asset Management, Investors, and Operations teams.
Serve as a strategic financial partner across the organization.