Director of Accounting - Real Estate

Atlanta, Georgia Permanent USD150,000 - USD200,000 per year View Job Description
We are partnering with a growing, privately held real estate investment and operating platform to appoint a Director of Accounting. This is a high-impact leadership role offering broad oversight across corporate accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance in an entrepreneurial environment.
  • High-visibility role owning accounting for a growing real estate platform
  • road controller scope driving reporting, process, and operational scale

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, medium-sized business services company with a strong reputation for delivering quality solutions. They are committed to operational excellence and fostering a results-driven environment.

Job Description

We are partnering with a growing, privately held real estate investment and operating platform to appoint a Director of Accounting. This is a high-impact leadership role offering broad oversight across corporate accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance in an entrepreneurial environment. The Director of Accounting will report directly to senior leadership and oversee all accounting operations across the business, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. Main duties:

  • Lead day-to-day accounting operations for the corporate entity, subsidiaries, and joint venture investments
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting
  • Manage external relationships including auditors, tax advisors, and other professional service providers
  • Establish and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support business growth
  • Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash management activities
  • Drive process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

For the Director of Accounting we are seeking:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
  • 6+ years of accounting experience, with a strong foundation in real estate or asset-based industries
  • Proven experience leading accounting functions, including financial reporting and audit coordination
  • Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards
  • Experience managing multiple entities, including joint ventures or partnerships, is preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with accounting or property management systems (e.g., Yardi) is a plus
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally and present to leadership
  • Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on process improvement and accountability



What's on Offer

Competitive salary ranging from $150000 to $180000 annually; potential to go higher for well qualified candidates who can demonstrate additional value creation.

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to take ownership of a broad accounting function in a growing platform

Highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership

Collaborative, in-office culture with a strong team environment

Contact
Nick Walker
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7025418

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Controller
Industry
Property
Location
Atlanta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nick Walker
Job Reference
JN-052026-7025418