Highlights
Kforce's client, a growing real estate organization in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and financial planning. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Saint Louis, MO |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $145,000–$155,000 |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1962 |
| Website | http://www.kforce.com/ |
Description
Kforce's client, a growing real estate organization in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and financial planning. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an accounting professional with strong real estate development experience. Our client offers salary and benefits, hybrid schedule to start, fully in office after training, business casual environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with government funding, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements
- Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger and accounts payable, while partnering closely with accounts receivable
- Manage annual financial and compliance audits
- Oversee cash flow management, construction draws, capitalization, and cost allocations for lease-up projects
- Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, internal processes, and financial controls
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve financial efficiency
- Provide financial insights and risk-management recommendations to senior leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while strengthening financial knowledge across the organization
- Partner cross-functionally to improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial information
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA or MBA preferred
- 10+ years of accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
- Strong background in real estate development accounting and affordable housing finance
- Experience with government-funded projects
- Proficiency with Yardi, MRI, SAGE, or similar accounting systems, plus advanced Excel skills
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver's license required
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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About Company
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