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LHH, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

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Overview LHH is proud to partner with a well-established client in the real estate sector to identify a strategic finance leader for their existing team.

Our client is a premier, family-run organization with over 50 years of success in owning, operating, and managing a substantial portfolio across the tri-state area. With a strong reputation for long employee tenures and a collaborative culture, this is a rare opportunity to join a stable and growing organization!

The ideal candidate is a CPA well versed in residential real estate, strong tax knowledge, and supervisory experience.

Base pay range $170,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting

Prepare and review federal and state 1065 partnership tax returns

Review financial statements and work prepared by staff accountants

Coordinate with external auditors and tax authorities

Contribute to budgeting, property acquisitions, and ERP system transition (MRI to Yardi)

Support executive leadership in long-term financial planning

Qualifications

CPA license (required)

Minimum 3 years of public accounting experience with strong 1065 tax return expertise

Prior management or supervisory experience preferred

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with MRI or Yardi is a plus

Flexibility to work occasional Saturdays during tax season

Benefits

3 Weeks Personal Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law

Full-time benefit offerings include medical, dental after 90 days, 401k plan with 2% match

Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Fair Chance Act disclosures

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

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