About the Role
Responsible for the management of all DFI Resources, LLC and related entity accounting, finance, and payroll related issues. This includes ensuring adequate cash flow, maintaining accounting systems/budgets, handling payroll, preparing financial reports, and ensuring financial accountability for DFI and the entities it manages.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director of Finance to meet objectives.
- Lead the development, implementation, and administration of the organization's accounting and financial systems.
- Continuously evaluate, design, and operate an accounting system to capture, record, process, and store all relevant documents and information.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and coordinate the preparation of financial statements within multiple entities and complex ownership structures.
- Resolve escalated issues arising from operations that require coordination with other departments.
- Furnish internal and external accounting and financial reports.
- Monitor and analyze operating results.
- Ensure budgets, reporting processes, payroll systems, accounting systems, and financial controls are continuously improved and provide meaningful information to management.
- Manage all project-based financial reporting and effectively manage and improve internal controls.
- Develop internal controls and oversee audits of policies and procedures meant to preserve the organization's assets.
- Partner with operational leaders to evaluate financial performance, identify risks, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, banking partners, insurance providers, and legal counsel to ensure compliance and reporting requirements are met.
- Support strategic initiatives, scenario planning, capital allocation decisions, and special financial projects as assigned.
- Serve as the primary ERP and financial systems administrator, leading system enhancements, integrations, reporting improvements, automation initiatives, and process efficiencies.
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve close efficiency through automation and systems improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- 5-7 years of experience in a specialized finance or accounting function.
- Ideally at least 5 years of hands-on accounting experience within a family office or private investment firm or tax/accounting organization.
- Deep understanding of real estate and operational accounting.
- Ability to drive strategic directions and influence others.
- Experience with partnership and trust tax accounting.
- Proficiency in modern ERP system, preferably in an Oracle-based accounting system.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills; positive attitude.
- Excellent knowledge of accounting systems, accounting principles and practices within a multi-entity operating structure.
- Advanced knowledge of HR and legal practices.
- Demonstrated managerial and organizational skills.
- Advanced computer skills including MS Office, Excel, Word, and Adobe.
- Excellent knowledge of general office procedures.
- Intermediate knowledge of smart phones.
- Excellent time management skills; ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects with available resources.
- Keen attention to detail, honesty, adaptability, dependability, and willingness to do hands-on work.
- Ability to maintain a high level of strict confidentiality and professionalism.
- Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Private estate/hotel/hospitality/museum experience is valued but not required.
- Master’s Degree in Accounting or CPA candidate is preferred.
- Basic standing, walking, sitting.
- Close vision demands due to continual desktop computer work requirements.
- Driving of personal vehicle required to various local properties.
- Occasional out of town travel.
- Adherence to all relevant OSHA safety regulations.
- Adherence to all company policies.
- Must complete a background check and drug test before employment.
Skills
- Accounting systems
- Accounting principles and practices
- Multi-entity operating structure
- HR practices
- Legal practices
- MS Office
- Excel
- Word
- Adobe
- General office procedures
- Smart phones
- Time management
- Organization
- Coordination
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality
- Professionalism
- ERP system
- Oracle based accounting system
- Real estate accounting
- Operational accounting
- Partnership tax accounting
- Trust tax accounting
Location
- Corporate Office - Austin, TX 78746
Work Type
- Full Time
- Moderate Travel Required
- Occasional out of town travel
Experience Level
- 5-7 years’ experience in a specialized finance or accounting function
- At least 5 years of hands-on accounting experience
Education Level
- 4 Year Degree
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Master’s Degree in Accounting or CPA candidate preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- 100 percent employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents with participation in our Wellness Incentive Program
- 401 k with employer match
- Generous vacation and personal time off
- Charitable donation matching
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Programs that promote balanced, sustainable work habits
About the Company
- We are a private property management company committed to delivering exceptional service through thoughtful operations, strong standards, and highly capable teams.
- We work in environments where attention to detail matters, expectations are high, and quality is non-negotiable.
- Our culture is grounded in respect, accountability and clear communication.
- We invest in developing our people, create space for growth, and value long-term trusted relationships.
- Our work moves quickly but is purposeful, well supported, and rooted in a shared commitment to excellence.
Equal Opportunity
- DFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and are committed to providing our employees with a work environment free of such behavior.
- We make all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
- This is a drug-free workplace.
