Chief Accounting Officer (New York) Job at LHH in New York

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We are working with the CEO of a leading REIT based in Nassau County, NY. They are looking for a dynamic Chief Accounting Officer to join their team and step into the shoes of a retiring CFO. This company offers a competitive salary with benefits including tremendous personal growth, a pension plan, and excellent healthcare.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and manage the day-to-day financial and accounting operations.
2. Lead the financial close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
3. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q).
4. Manage the preparation and review of financial statements, reconciliations, and reports.
5. Supervise and mentor a Controller and a Junior Accountant.
6. Manage cash flow, capital structure, and financial performance.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
2. Public Accounting experience (Audit or Assurance).
3. Exposure to the Real Estate industry either in Public Accounting or Corporate.
4. 5+ years of supervision experience at the Controller level or higher.
5. Proven experience in financial management, accounting, and reporting for public companies.

Preferences:

1. CPA certification.
2. Experience coming directly from the Big 4 with public real estate clients.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing

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Inferred benefits include medical insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), paid maternity and paternity leave, and disability insurance.

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