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Berkadia · 1 month ago

Chief Accounting Officer

Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

20+ years exp

Berkadia is a company in the commercial real estate industry, seeking a Chief Accounting Officer to oversee all accounting, tax, payroll, and treasury operations functions. This role involves managing teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with senior leadership to enhance company performance.

Property ManagementReal EstateReal Estate Investment

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Partnering with the CFO to determine accounting and tax implications for all material business decisions

Managing separate teams with direct responsibility for accounting (U.S. and India), tax (outsourced to tax consultants), payroll, and treasury operations – ensuring quality and adherence to strict timelines. Management responsibility for subordinate managers, including international teams

Managing transaction accounting, the closing process, and financial reporting controls. Oversees accurate and timely delivery of financial statements

Overseeing the Workday Financial Management system; assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices for all Berkadia entities. Responsible for proficiency and efficiency with using Workday

Principal point of contact with PwC and KPMG, while owning the Company’s interpretation of technical accounting matters and compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations. Research and implement proper accounting and reporting for new corporate structures. Oversee tax compliance and strategy outsourced to 2 different tax consulting firms

Collaborating with and contributing to the Senior Leadership Team to improve overall company performance and enhance the employee experience with Payroll matters, expense reimbursements and invoice processing

Oversees the Payroll function for all Berkadia entities, including weekly/bi-weekly payroll, calculation and payment of complex commission structures, and runs the annual “bottoms-up” (merit increase and discretionary bonus) process. Ensures timely, accurate, and compliant pay practices. Principal point of contact with ADP. Owns and administers incentive compensation plans for Mortgage Banking and Investment Sales

Oversees the Treasury Operations function, including outgoing corporate wire transfers, accounts payable/vendor payments, and employee expense reimbursements

Partners with Legal on all high-profile employee/QREA new hires. Partners with HR and Legal on all employee/QREA separation agreements

Member of Audit Committee, Credit Committee, and 401(k) Committee. Principal point of contact with T. Rowe Price. President of Berkadia Foundation, Inc

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

CPA certificationCommercial real estate experienceWorkday Financial ManagementTax regulations complianceAccounting principles knowledgeMaster's degreeCommunication skillsTeamwork abilityAttention to detail

Preferred

CPA certification

Commercial real estate experience

Experience managing finance and accounting functions, understanding tax regulations and compliance, navigating complete technical research, and familiarity with Workday or other financial software

Exceptional business acumen

Ability to adhere to Berkadia's policies and exhibit proficiency and understanding of Berkadia's Values

Knowledge of accounting principles and best practices

Ability to interface with team members and customers

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to a rapidly changing environment

Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to organization policies and procedures

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency

Master's degree or equivalent

20+ years of experience in a similar position

Benefits

Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities

Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us

Fertility and family planning services

Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave

Mental health care, including free counseling sessions

We'll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance discounts

And more!

Company

Berkadia

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Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, is a leader in the commercial real estate industry, offering a robust suite of services to our multifamily and commercial property clients.

Founded in 2009

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees