Accounting Director

We are looking for a strategic accounting leader to guide property accounting operations for a growing real estate portfolio in San Antonio, Texas. This position will shape financial reporting practices, strengthen controls, and build a high-performing team in a complex, multi-entity environment. The role also serves as a key partner to owners, executives, and other stakeholders by delivering clear financial insight and supporting the continued expansion of the accounting function.

Why consider this role?

• Opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role
• Significant ownership and impact within a growing, high-volume environment
• Excellent benefits
• Supportive, people-first culture

Responsibilities:

• Direct property accounting activities across a large portfolio with multiple entities, ensuring consistent execution and dependable financial oversight.

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting managers and team members while building depth, accountability, and succession within the department.

• Examine property-level financial statements and related reporting to confirm accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.

• Oversee audit preparation and compliance efforts by maintaining strong documentation, internal controls, and adherence to applicable accounting standards.

• Manage accounting matters involving complex ownership arrangements, entity consolidations, and legal partnership agreements.

• Represent the accounting function in meetings with property owners, internal leaders, and prospective clients, serving as a credible and responsive business partner.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to redesign workflows, expand team capabilities, and improve the scalability of the accounting organization.

• Provide subject matter guidance for acquisition and disposition accounting activities, including transition-related financial oversight when needed.

• Champion process improvement initiatives that leverage automation, reporting tools, and analytics to increase efficiency across the property accounting cycle.

• Coordinate and support distributed or offshore accounting resources to promote consistency, productivity, and service continuity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; CPA, Master’s in Accounting, or other advanced accounting credential is preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong preference for real estate, multifamily, or property accounting environments.
• Demonstrated success leading accounting teams and expanding department capabilities in a fast-paced, high-growth setting.
• Strong command of month-end close, financial reporting, and financial statement review within multi-entity structures.
• Experience supporting external audits and maintaining compliance with accounting policies, controls, and reporting standards.
• Knowledge of complex ownership structures, consolidations, and partnership agreements relevant to property accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting technology and reporting platforms, including tools such as BlackLine and business intelligence solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to executive leadership and property owners.

Compensation

$120,000.00-$140,000.00 Yearly

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