Job Description
Job DescriptionVice President of Accounting
Location: Toms River (Onsite with occasional travel)
Compensation: $200,000 – $250,000 base + bonus
Status: Full-time | Exempt
Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and long-term growth potential
LHH is representing a confidential, privately held real estate investment and development firm with a diversified, multibillion-dollar portfolio across residential, commercial, hospitality, and industrial sectors. With a national presence and major developments in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, the company continues to expand aggressively across asset classes.
Our client is seeking a strategic and highly experienced Vice President of Accounting to lead the accounting function for a national commercial real estate portfolio. This is a key leadership role with broad visibility, reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead, manage, and mentor the accounting team overseeing a large, multi-asset commercial portfolio
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Oversee full-cycle accounting operations including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
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Review and guide complex accounting treatments including lease revenue recognition, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and debt transactions
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Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, REIT guidelines, and internal controls
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Collaborate with Investor Relations and support SEC and Israeli Securities Agency filings
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Oversee REIT compliance reporting and income tax accrual processes
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Partner with asset management, legal, FP&A, and executive leadership to ensure alignment between accounting and business strategy
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Coordinate with external auditors, lenders, and JV partners during reviews, audits, and due diligence activities
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Manage reporting for property budgets, lender covenants, joint venture requirements, and variance analysis
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Provide leadership on technology tools and ERP systems such as MRI and Yardi
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Contribute to strategic initiatives and special projects as the business evolves
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
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CPA designation and public accounting background (required)
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Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, with recent experience in a leadership role
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Prior experience with REIT structures and investor relations
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Proven track record of managing teams and building scalable processes in a fast-paced environment
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Strong technical accounting expertise with familiarity in both US GAAP and IFRS
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Extensive experience with lease accounting, JV structures, and complex real estate transactions
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Proficiency in real estate systems including MRI, Yardi, or similar platforms
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present effectively to senior leadership and external stakeholders
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Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills; thrives under tight deadlines
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role at a dynamic real estate organization with national impact and long-term growth potential.
Pay Details: $200,000.00 to $250,000.00 per year
Search managed by: William Weissman
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