Vice President of Accounting

Our client is a rapidly growing real estate investment asset manager specializing in residential mortgage and structured credit investments. Following a year of significant expansion tripling in size to approximately $1.5 billion in assets under management. The firm is continuing to build out its institutional-grade finance and accounting team.

The VP will play a key role in fund and management accounting, financial data analytics, payroll + real estate tax compliance. This is a hands-on role well-suited for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys building, improving, and scaling processes.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and intellectually curious, with strong technical accounting skills and an interest in investment and mortgage-related accounting.

About our client:

Offers comprehensive healthcare coverage, with the majority of medical, dental, and vision costs covered. Employees benefit from a strong 401(k) plan designed to support long-term financial security. The team values a thoughtful, collaborative culture that emphasizes respect, balance, and sustainable growth

Title: Vice President, Accounting

Location: Darien, CT

Potential Compensation: $200,000 to $260,000 + Bonus

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and fixed assets
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, improving efficiency and cycle times
• Analyze financial performance, KPIs, and variances to support decision-making
• Lead all federal, state, and local tax compliance activities, ensuring timely and accurate filings
• Partner with external advisors and auditors to address complex tax matters and audits
• Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize risk and optimize the effective tax rate
• Oversee internal M&A transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and tax provision reporting
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Enhance internal controls, policies, and financial procedures
• Lead audit engagements and act as the primary contact for external auditors
• Serve as a strategic partner to leadership, delivering clear and actionable financial insights
• Evaluate and enhance financial systems to improve reporting and operational efficiency

Qualifications:

• BS degree in accounting or Finance, MBA + CPA
• 10-15+ years experience with Tax, reit/credit products
• Experience working in public accounting, tax and in house
• Tax compliance + Tax provision + Financial data modeling
• Proficiency in Excel + QuickBooks + MS ERP Products