Vice President, Accounting & Tax

Company: Trinitas Ventures
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
Principal Objective of Position: The Vice President, Accounting & Tax is primarily responsible for the consistent oversight and execution of the accounting close process and internal and external financial reporting needs of the Trinitas enterprise. Additionally, this role assumes primary responsibility for all tax-related matters of the company, including tax preparation and the forecasting of tax exposures.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions: --- Directs and ensures the timely completion of the monthly accounting close for various real estate property investments and corporate entities of the Trinitas real estate portfolio.--- Directs and ensures the timely completion of the monthly accounting close for all capitalized activities of the Trinitas portfolio, primarily the construction and development of real estate projects.--- Directs and ensures the timely completion of the monthly accounting close for all corporate entities of the Trinitas portfolio.--- Oversees the production of and reviews all monthly financial reporting for the Trinitas organization, including property reporting, development reporting, corporate entity reporting and consolidated reporting.--- Reviews and monitors GAAP-related bulletins and advisories for application to Trinitas-related entities.--- Pro-actively works with accounting managers to develop, re-develop, edit, and discontinue (as appropriate) all accounting policies and procedures to ensure an efficient, top-performing accounting function.--- Supervises managers of the property, corporate and capital accounting groups. Assists in the mentorship and development of all accounting staff. --- Produces consolidated executive reporting for internal distribution to the executive management team of Trinitas.--- Serves as lead Trinitas representative and contact for all external property and corporate audits of Trinitas-related entities.--- Serves as primary contact with Company's external tax firm and liaison for tax-related matters of the Company, including tax preparation, forward projections of tax liabilities and structuring considerations.
Other Responsibilities: --- Maintains relationships with appropriate professional service providers, as necessary.--- Assists accounting managers in employee development, procuring new talent into the accounting organization.--- Serves as point-person for all external audits of any Trinitas-related entities.--- Works in partnership with the Chief Financial Officer to determine any shortfalls, exposures and/or opportunities within the accounting department for improvement and value-add to the Trinitas organization.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Required: --- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.--- CPA required.--- Minimum 7 years' experience in general accounting, preferably in a GAAP-based environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: --- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).--- Ability to effectively manage competing and conflicting demands on time and attention.--- Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision.--- Ability to cultivate a high-performing workforce; serve as a mentor to direct reports.--- Ability to effectively troubleshoot various systems issues to find an effective solution.--- Strong problem-solving skills.--- Knowledge and ability to effectively perform tasks using Microsoft Office products, Internet, and other company utilized systems, programs, and software.--- Ability to work extended hours on occasion and when necessary to complete assigned tasks.
Preferred Qualifications: --- 7-10 years experience in real estate accounting and finance with management responsibility.
Work Environment and Physical Demands: --- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.--- Ability to use a computer and keyboard for extended periods of time.--- Work is generally performed in an office environment with standard office equipment available.--- Work is primarily performed indoors with little to no exposure to outside elements.--- Occasional travel may be required.

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