Chief Accounting Office - Real Assets Accounting
Core
Lead accounting and financial reporting for a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and internal controls.
Role type
Principal Chief Accounting Officer (Public REIT)
Builds
Financial statements, SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), investor reports, and internal control frameworks.
Domain
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) / Public Accounting / Financial Reporting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
GAAP and historical cost accounting, SEC reporting, SOX compliance, internal controls design, real estate transaction accounting, team leadership, financial analysis
Preferred skills
Big Four public accounting background, prior CAO/Controller experience in public REITs, high-growth institutional real estate experience
Technologies
Workiva, Excel, financial reporting systems
Responsibilities
Lead month-end/quarter-end/year-end close processes; Serve as technical accounting expert for complex real estate transactions; Own SEC reporting process and earnings releases; Lead design and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR); Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and manage audit activities; Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting organization
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship