About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accounting Team Leader to oversee and guide our accounting team. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting, managing accounting operations, and supporting team development. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to drive financial excellence.

Additionally, the ideal candidate must have experience in real estate accounting and preferably have worked with GAAP and U.S. tax and accounting regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance and support.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Supervise balance sheet reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
• Review and analyze Accounts Receivable reserves and bad debt, identifying potential risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure proper management of prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and depreciation & amortization schedules.
• Oversee the preparation of real estate (RE) tax schedules and insurance schedules for compliance and reporting.
• Approve accrual and reclass entries, ensuring proper expense recognition.
• Conduct variance analysis, identifying financial trends and risks.
• Monitor and review management fees, ensuring compliance with agreements.
• Review and finalize the monthly reporting package, providing financial insights for strategic decision-making.
• Drive process improvements to enhance financial efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Conversational English proficiency level.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience working with U.S. tax and accounting regulations.
• Experience in real estate accounting is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Nexus, or Oracle.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing accounting teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial insights to senior leadership.

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for financial excellence, team development, and real estate accounting, we encourage you to apply!