AVP Property Accounting

Vice President Of Property Accounting

CooperDouglas is partnering with a publicly traded REIT with a national real estate portfolio to identify a Vice President of Property Accounting. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who has built and standardized property accounting functions. The VP will lead a team of approximately fifteen professionals, oversee all accounting and financial reporting for a significant property portfolio, and play a central role in driving process maturity across a growing platform.

Responsibilities

• Build, standardize, and document property accounting processes across a multi-office team
• Direct the month-end close and delivery of accurate, timely financial statements across the portfolio
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of property accounting professionals
• Oversee CAM setup, reconciliations, and tenant billings in partnership with Property Management and Legal
• Interpret complex lease language related to recoveries, escalations, reimbursements, and rent structures
• Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet schedules, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activity
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and communicate key financial drivers to senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal controls
• Partner effectively across functions and with executive leadership in a matrixed environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years in property accounting
• CPA highly desired
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing accounting teams
• Demonstrated track record of building or transforming property accounting functions
• Strong proficiency in Yardi or comparable real estate accounting platforms
• Advanced knowledge of CAM reconciliations and commercial lease interpretation
• REIT, real estate, or property management background required
• Self-directed leader who thrives with autonomy and can navigate complex organizational dynamics

Compensation range $150,000-$185,000 + bonus