Director of Accounting
Director of Accounting
Commercial Real Estate Investment Firm | Larkspur, CA
A well‑established, privately held commercial real estate investment firm headquartered in Northern California is seeking a Director of Accounting to join its leadership team during a pivotal growth phase. With a diversified portfolio of neighborhood and community shopping centers across the western U.S., this firm is known for disciplined investing, hands‑on asset management, and a long‑term value creation approach.
The firm is currently launching a private REIT through the roll‑up of existing single‑asset investments and is seeking a senior accounting leader to help build institutional‑quality infrastructure while remaining hands‑on.
This role is ideal for a seasoned real estate accounting professional who thrives in a transformational environment, enjoys building processes, and can balance strategic leadership with execution.
What You'll Do
- Own GAAP accounting and ensure financial statement integrity across REIT, fund, and operating entities
- Lead multi‑entity consolidation related to a newly launched private REIT
- Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and third‑party REIT/Fund administrators
- Establish GAAP accounting policies, close processes, and internal controls
- Lead and develop an existing accounting team (senior‑level and junior staff)
- Oversee equity tracking, capital activity, and waterfall calculations
- Manage and own first‑time audits and ongoing audit cycles
- Partner closely with executive leadership, investors, and internal stakeholders
- Improve systems, documentation, and reporting as the platform institutionalizes
What They're Looking For
- 10-15+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Direct experience within real estate accounting (REIT, private equity real estate, or institutional operator)
- Proven ownership of external audits (not just audit support)
- Experience with complex, multi‑entity consolidations
- Strong background in equity structures and waterfall calculations
- Big 4 or strong national public accounting experience preferred (Manager / Sr. Manager level or above)
- Comfortable operating in a growing, entrepreneurial environment
- Strong communicator who can engage effectively with executives, auditors, and investors
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