Director, Corporate Accounting in Corporate Headquarters at Caruso Affiliated

· Corporate & Management Company Accounting

• Oversee full-cycle accounting for the management company and related corporate entities.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial records are complete and accurate in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare internal financial reporting packages and variance analyses for management.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of management fees, reimbursements, and corporate expenses.

· Corporate Allocations

• Manage corporate allocation processes across properties, entities, and business lines.
• Ensure allocations are prepared accurately and consistently in accordance with company methodologies.
• Review and improve allocation models and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with operations and finance teams regarding allocation updates and reporting impacts.

· Technical Accounting, Debt Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and review lender reporting packages and debt compliance calculations.
• Monitor covenant compliance and reporting deadlines across financing agreements.
• Coordinate annual audits and prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• Research, analyze, and document accounting treatment for non-routine and complex transactions.

· Accounting Systems

• Serve as the company’s primary point person for Yardi systems administration, including provisioning of new users, maintaining appropriate user permissions, and general user support with the internal accounting team.
• Serve as the primary liaison for accounting systems, including coordination with IT, system administrators, and third-party vendors.
• Assist with system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and testing related to accounting and financial reporting platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within real estate or multi-entity organizations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and corporate accounting principles.
• Experience managing full-cycle accounting for a corporate or management company environment.
• Experience with technical accounting research, accounting memorandums, and non-routine transactions.
• Strong Excel and Yardi/accounting system experience.
• In-depth understanding and technical expertise in accounting standards, procedures, and policies