Vice President of Property Accounting

Stream Realty

7h•Remote

About The Position

The Vice President of Property Accounting is a senior leader responsible for both portfolio-level financial oversight and centralized accounting operations. This role provides leadership to Controller teams delivering financial reporting, while also owning and optimizing one or more core shared service functions such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting Systems, Property Transitions, Treasury, Lease Administration, or SOC/Audit compliance. Vice Presidents ensure Controllers are aligned to specific market(s) and/or client portfolios, reinforcing clear accountability for financial performance, service delivery, and team execution. This position is designed as a flexible, enterprise leadership role. Vice Presidents are expected to develop a deep understanding of all centralized processes and, over time, may rotate functional ownership to support organizational priorities and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings a combination of strong technical accounting expertise, operational leadership, and process transformation experience, with the ability to lead both people and complex business functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CMA/CPA preferred but not required)
10+ years of progressive experience in property accounting or real estate finance
Proven experience leading both people and processes (portfolio + function strongly preferred)
Deep understanding of core accounting operations (AP, AR, close, reporting, controls)
Experience with system implementations or process transformation initiatives
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Experience with property accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, MRI, Avid, or similar)

Nice To Haves

CMA/CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Lead Controller teams responsible for portfolio financial reporting
Oversee one or more centralized functions, including: Transactions (Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable), Accounting Systems, Property Transitions, Treasury, Lease Administration, SOC / Audit & Controls
Partner closely with peer VP(s) to ensure alignment, consistency, and coverage across all functions
Lead Controllers and accounting teams to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting across assigned portfolios
Oversee monthly close, financial statement review, and variance analysis
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and client requirements
Support onboarding and transition of new properties and client assignments
Drive consistency and quality across reporting processes
Provide strategic and operational oversight of assigned shared services functions
Ensure scalability, efficiency, and standardization across processes
Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual work and improve cycle times
Establish clear ownership, KPIs, and accountability within each function
Collaborate with Corporate Accounting and other stakeholders to resolve cross-functional challenges
Lead or support initiatives related to system implementation and optimization (e.g., Yardi, MRI, Avid, automation tools)
Drive integration between accounting functions and upstream/downstream processes (PM, Corporate, Clients)
Champion standardization and centralization efforts across the department
Ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness across all functions
Serve as a senior escalation point for complex accounting, operational, or client issues
Partner with Property Management, Asset Management, and Corporate teams to deliver seamless service
Communicate proactively with leadership on risks, performance, and opportunities
Support client onboarding, transitions, and ongoing relationship management
Develop and mentor Controllers, Managers, and future leaders
Drive accountability, performance management, and succession planning
Promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Help shift the team from task execution to business leadership and proactive problem-solving