VP of Accounting

Onni Group•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the strategic leadership, direction, and financial oversight of Onni Group’s Corporate Accounting function. Based in Onni’s Corporate Office in Phoenix, the VP of Accounting will not only lead the Corporate Accounting team and their independent responsibilities, but also be involved in the evolution of the current financial reporting across the organization’s multifamily, commercial, hospitality, and food & beverage portfolios. This role requires a strong technical accounting foundation combined with a forward-looking mindset toward the future of the accounting function. The VP of Accounting will champion the adoption of higher-powered computing, automation, and data-driven processes; partnering with Enterprise Systems, IT, and operational leaders to modernize close cycles, reporting, and controls, and to position the accounting organization to take full advantage of emerging technology and AI-enabled tools.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
strong technical GAAP knowledge and financial reporting expertise
Proven ability to lead and develop accounting processes within a company, partnering effectively with the finance and operational executive leadership
Demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm for advancing accounting operations through automation, data analytics, and emerging technology (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Azure Data Lake, AI-enabled tools)

Nice To Haves

real estate, multifamily, or hospitality industry experience strongly preferred
Enterprise Systems & ERP Yardi Voyager (General Ledger, AP, Financial Reporting)
SQL scripting and database querying
Automated bank reconciliation and payment processing
Multi-entity consolidations across property types
Power BI dashboard development
Azure Data Lake and cloud data platforms
Advanced Excel modeling and financial analytics
KPI and variance reporting automation
Process Automation & Emerging Technology Robotic process automation (RPA) for close and reporting processes
AI-assisted reconciliation and anomaly detection
Intelligent document processing / OCR for accounts payable
Cross-Functional Collaboration Partnership with Enterprise Systems and IT on system upgrades and integrations
Change management for technology-driven process redesign
Vendor evaluation for new accounting and finance technology tools

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Corporate Accounting team from Onni’s Corporate Office in Phoenix, setting the vision, standards, and performance culture for the department
Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring the timely and accurate uniformity of financial results across all business lines and entities
Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and audit readiness across the organization and develop a system to maintain these policies and controls
Champion the evaluation and adoption of higher-powered computing, automation, and AI-enabled tools to modernize the close cycle, reporting, and financial controls
Partner with Enterprise Systems and IT to optimize the use of Yardi Voyager, Power BI, and Azure Data Lake for financial reporting and analytics
Lead process re-engineering initiatives that reduce manual effort and increase the speed, scalability, and accuracy of accounting operations
Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
Mentor, develop, and build bench strength within the accounting organization, preparing future leaders for growth
Any additional tasks as assigned