Director of Finance And Accounting

Career Strategies
Oakland, CA

Director of Finance & Accounting– Oakland, CA


Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic leader in all financial functions across the investment platform and property management operating company.
  • Oversee four accounting verticals—fund accounting, project/development accounting, property-level accounting, and corporate/OpCo accounting.
  • Building the FP&A, treasury, tax, and compliance infrastructure required for growth.
  • This is a succession-track position Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
  • Strengthen and maintain internal controls.
  • Lead the conversion from income tax basis to GAAP/REIS reporting standards.
  • Lead financial system optimization within Yardi Voyager 8, QuickBooks, DataRails, Bill.com, and Excel-based models; identify ERP upgrade opportunities.
  • Lead annual budgeting forecasting processes across all departments.
  • Partner with Investment Team on internal valuations, NAV updates, and fund performance modeling.
  • Support capital project pro formas and development underwriting from a financial structuring perspective.
  • Manage liquidity across all entities
  • Supervise AR, AP, capital call/distribution workflows, and intercompany cash movements across funds, syndications, and operating entities.
  • Enforce cash management controls
  • Oversee tax planning and compliance.
  • Oversee multi-entity payroll execution; ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper GL coding across all entities.
  • Own the corporate and property-level insurance program.
  • Lead and mentor the accounting and finance teams.
  • Act as the senior financial liaison to lenders, investors, external legal counsel, and external audit/tax advisors.


Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in real estate finance and accounting, preferably in vertically integrated or institutional real estate platforms.
  • Active U.S. CPA required; Big Four public accounting experience highly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required; Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or MBA strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership of multi-entity, multi-line finance organizations spanning accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and insurance in the Construction or Real Estate Industry.
  • Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, cash flow management, internal controls, and lender compliance.
  • Experience with fund accounting, capital call/distribution workflows, K-1 preparation, and LP/GP reporting structures.
  • Strong command of Yardi (Voyager preferred), QuickBooks, and Excel; working knowledge of Juniper Square, Bill.com, and VendorCafe preferred.
  • Practical understanding of real estate development, construction accounting, and project-level financial management.
  • Proven track record of building and leading high-performing finance and accounting teams.
  • Strong executive communication skills with demonstrated ability to partner effectively with CEOs, founders, and institutional capital partners.
  • Experience leading a conversion from income tax or cash basis to GAAP/REIS reporting standards, preferred
  • Experience with Opportunity Zone compliance, LIHTC, or other tax credit programs, preferred

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