Howard Hughes Communities · 1 day ago
Director Accounting- Corporate
The Woodlands, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHoward Hughes Communities is a real estate platform recognized for its commitment to design excellence and cultural life in its communities. The Accounting Director is responsible for overseeing accounting, reporting, audit, and SOX controls within the Corporate Accounting department, ensuring compliance and collaboration across various corporate functions.
FinanceReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Oversight of the preparation and posting of monthly corporate transactions related to captive insurance company, consolidated joint ventures, prepaids and related amortization, expense accruals including company-wide accrual reports, compensation accounting, corporate allocations, and other corporate functions as needed
Ensure completion and compliance of account reconciliations for areas of responsibility as well as oversight of company-wide intercompany balance sheet account transactions to ensure proper eliminations
Oversight and approval of purchase order and invoice control processing for corporate segment
Prepare segment statement of cash flows for internal and external reporting, common shares outstanding, earnings per share, and other analysis as needed
Review Corporate segment income statement and balance sheet analytics, statements of stockholders’ equity, joint venture financial statements, and other reports as needed
Oversight of Corporate Accounting SOX controls as well as audit deliverables and support
Collaborate with subject matter experts to problem solve, implement process improvements, and gain efficiencies which includes working closely with Accounts Payable, IT, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, and various other corporate departments
Oversight and review of departmental budget and forecasts, participate in cross-training, and assist with ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed
Train, develop and supervise staff in all aspects of general ledger accounting, analysis, and reporting
Assess and evaluate performance of staff as well as providing applicable support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting
10+ years of progressive accounting experience including public accounting or corporate accounting
5+ years of supervisory experience
Effective leadership skills promoting a team atmosphere as well as achievement of quality deliverables
Proven ability to use business and financial acumen and translate into business solutions
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Familiarity with, and eagerness to explore and integrate, emerging technologies (e.g. AI and blockchain etc.) to drive innovation and continuous learning
Preferred
CPA preferred
Experience with JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Hubble, Blackline, Coupa, and Navan is a plus
Benefits
Competitive 401k plan
Generous PTO policy
Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events
Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning
Company
Howard Hughes Communities
Howard Hughes Communities develops, owns, and operates the nation’s premier large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (5)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.4BKey Investors
Pershing Square Holdings
2025-05-05Post Ipo Equity· $900M
2018-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $495M
1913-01-01IPO
Leadership Team
David O'Reilly
Chief Executive Officer
Carlos Olea
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
ReviewJournal
2025-12-20
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