Senior Director of Accounting at AIR Communities

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Accounting, GAAP, SOX Compliance, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Process Improvement, Communication, Team Development, Problem Solving, Innovation, Detail Orientation, Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Complex Transactions

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Company Description AIR Communities is one of the country's largest owners and operators of multifamily housing, managing high-quality communities across the country! At AIR, we value integrity, respect, collaboration, customer focus, and performance. These values are brought to life by our teammates, who are ultimately responsible for our success. When you join our team, you'll work alongside the most dedicated professionals in the industry and open the door to unlimited career opportunities. We seek motivated professionals who excel in customer service, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you're inclined towards more challenging tasks and aspire to exceed expectations, our environment may align better with your ambitions, join us! Where You Will Work: Our corporate office is located in the Denver Tech Center. Our office spans the top two floors of the building and features expansive views of the mountains and the downtown skyline. AIR values relationships and the benefits from working side by side with teammates, therefore this position will be in-office 5 days a week to support the team. Job Description We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Director Accounting to join our team! Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the selected candidate will be responsible for leading a team to execute various activities within the Accounting Function. Acting as a strategic member of the Accounting leadership team, this role will be responsible for activities related to reporting, liaising with FP&A, project management, accounting for complex transactions, and planning. More about what you'll do... Responsible creating a positive work environment, and investing in the development of team members. Oversight of all reporting, complex accounting transactions, reconciliations, and planning. Apply knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality reporting and analysis. Ability to analyze and understand complex transactions, apply complex accounting standards to those transactions, and effectively communicate the results to the stakeholders. Responsibility for portions of monthly and quarterly reporting including cash flows, flux analyses, and GAAP and non-GAAP reconciliations. Coordination of internal management reviews of documents to ensure that all feedback is assimilated into submitted documents and disclosures. Work closely with FP&A to develop budgets, track forecasts and provide cohesive flux explanations prepared for CFO flux meeting. Critically evaluate accounting processes and procedures, provide recommendations for efficiencies, and lead team in formalizing related documentation. Provide project management oversight of various process improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities for process automation when possible. Collaborate effectively with internal clients, including FP&A, Property Operations, Corporate Tax, Investor Relations, Internal Audit, and others. Enable the alignment of business strategies, resources and capabilities in order to deliver optimal solutions to support the business. Collaborate with finance and operations on a daily basis to ensure processes and team members are working in lock step for all transactions. Responsible for ensuring transactions are planned and executed appropriately from an accounting and business perceptive, including contract drafting to ensuring the transaction is appropriately reflected in public filings, including directing all inputs and functions involved. Provides guidance to leadership on financial related matters and decisions. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the business SME’s to leverage their knowledge and expertise to facilitate improved business processes in order to drive optimization and simplification in accordance with stakeholder requirements. Collaborate with business SME’s to deliver innovative and automated solutions for complex accounting transactions. Directs the implementation of accounting best practices relative to design, configuration and implementation. Oversees policy and procedures to ensure structure and appropriate roll-out. Keys to Success: Inspirational Leader: You are optimistic, and tuned in to how your behaviors affect others. You lead by example, and speak candidly about tough issues facing the organization. Champion of Change and Innovation: You adapt to changing circumstances readily. You are passionate about seeing your company succeed, and find opportunities to champion ideas that make us better. Detail Oriented: You are consistently accurate, have an eye for detail and would always spot an error. Nimble Problem Solver: You proactively call out problems, while also providing recommendations and solutions. You are optimistic and say "Yes!" to finding an answer. Team Focused: You help team members see the importance of what they are doing. You provide guidance when needed, and have a track record of developing others; providing both constructive feedback and encouragement. Energized and Resilient: You are optimistic and display a positive attitude. You're determined and maintain composure under stress. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and hold a CPA. 10+ years of experience with complex accounting including GAAP. Proven success with managing a large team of finance accounting professionals through ambiguity while still driving results. Prior experiencing working in Real Estate or Public Accounting (Big 4) industries. Confident communicator with the level of maturity and presence necessary to influence senior executives and business leaders. Thrives on driving innovation and change that will propel the business forward. Consistently practices strategic thinking and nimble problem-solving tactics to stay ahead of business priorities. Ability and proof of leading team and projects successfully. Technical Accounting experience. Ability to work cross functionally, especially with operations and finance to communicate goals and deliverables and ensure that all steps in a project are addressed. Complex accounting principles and procedures and their application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems. Principles, methods, and procedures of governmental accounting, budgeting, and financial management. Elements of accounting controls and internal control structures and their application to government accounting functions. Additional Information AIR offers attractive total compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance at the individual, team and company levels. We start with a competitive base salary and add bonus opportunities and benefit choices topped off with: Expected base salary of $180,000- $200,000. You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job. Base salary plus annual bonus. 25% Rent Discount available Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options available. HSA with company sponsored contributions, FSA (traditional and dependent care FSA). Short and long-term disability paid by the company. 401(K) plus company contributions. Paid Vacation, 11 Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time. Tuition Assistance Program. Commuter Benefits and Pet-Insurance. Up to 100% Reimbursement on Professional Certification/Licensing for Job Related Curriculums. Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks, following the birth or adoption of a child. Consumer discounts from various products and services including travel planning, wireless phones, health and fitness, home appliances, and more. 15 hours of paid time annually to give-back to your community. Opportunities for professional development and career growth including realistic job previews, in person and virtual leadership training, and performance improvement courses. What You Need to Know Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 09/22/2025. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received. Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check. AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Responsibilities

The Senior Director of Accounting will lead a team to execute various activities within the Accounting Function, including oversight of reporting and complex accounting transactions. This role involves collaboration with FP&A and project management to ensure high-quality financial reporting and analysis.