Director of Accounting

About the role

Robert Half is partnering with a publicly traded real estate investment organization to identify an Accounting Director. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity with a financially strong, growth‑oriented company that owns a large and diverse national real estate portfolio. Reporting to senior accounting leadership, this role will oversee the accounting and reporting activities for a significant real estate portfolio while leading a team of accounting professionals. The position offers the rare combination of strategic leadership, technical accounting, cross‑functional collaboration, and direct exposure to executive management. The team and company culture make it a job of a lifetime.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and financial reporting for a large real estate portfolio.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review lease transactions, property‑level accounting, and related account reconciliations.
• Partner closely with Acquisitions, Asset Management, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and Financial Reporting teams.
• Support investments, dispositions, financing activities, and other strategic transactions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and efficiencies across the accounting function.
• Serve as a trusted business partner and accounting resource for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Significant accounting experience within commercial real estate, REITs, lease accounting, or related industries.
• Prior leadership experience with responsibility for managing and developing accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and complex lease accounting concepts.
• Experience in a public company, REIT, or large corporate accounting environment is highly desirable.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Proven ability to improve processes, drive results, and operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus potential, and long‑term incentive opportunities.