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About the Role

Green Street is a leader in commercial real estate research, data, and analytics. We are seeking a skilled AVP, Accounting to join our finance team, offering world-class leadership and mentoring for professional development. This role is for an individual looking to make an immediate impact on a highly visible Finance team within a leading intelligence provider.

Responsibilities

• Lead entity accounting for all Green Street’s U.S. entities and group consolidation.
• Manage month-end close, improve internal processes, and provide business insights on revenues, expenses, balance sheet items, and KPIs.
• Review annual financial statements and footnote disclosures, preparing documentation for external auditors and coordinating audits.
• Lead tax accounting calculations, including tax provision and deferred taxes, assessing new developments, and working with tax consultants on annual returns.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex issues like revenue recognition, equity, and business combinations.
• Establish and maintain intercompany transactions and support organic growth into new locations.
• Participate in M&A transactions, leading accounting due diligence and post-merger integration.
• Lead system implementation projects to enhance team efficiency and interdepartmental cooperation.
• Manage a team of 3, reviewing their tasks and providing mentorship.
• Review monthly state sales tax filings and perform nexus analysis.
• Oversee banking operations and cash management, including cash forecasting.
• Shape and enforce the travel & entertainment policy.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, ensure adherence to accounting procedures, and research GAAP compliance.
• Manage NetSuite as an administrator, including access, controls, and structure creation.
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting and projects for management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• CPA required.
• At least 5 years of experience in all aspects of accounting.
• At least 2 years of experience with US taxes.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience, preferably with direct employee management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to synthesize complex information, analyze, and provide recommendations.
• Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor delegated activities.
• Ability to work and manage remote employees and external service providers.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans.
• Ability to problem-solve and self-initiate processes with limited guidance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Skills

• Auditing large, complex companies
• US corporate income tax
• Technical accounting guidance
• Revenue recognition
• Equity
• Business combinations
• Intercompany transactions
• M&A due diligence
• Post-merger integration
• System implementation
• NetSuite administration
• State sales tax filings
• Physical and economic nexus analysis
• Banking operations
• Cash management
• Cash forecasting
• Internal controls
• GAAP compliance
• Analytical skills
• Delegation skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills

Location

• U.S.

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• AVP
• 5 years of accounting experience
• 2 years of US tax experience
• 2 years of leadership experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• CPA
• Master's degree is a plus

Salary/Compensations

• USD $170,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits

• Performance bonus
• Benefits (subject to eligibility requirements)

About the Company

• Green Street is a forward-thinking real assets company at the forefront of transforming the commercial real estate market with cutting-edge predictive analytics, data-driven insights, and actionable intelligence.
• With over 40 years of expertise, Green Street empowers investors, lenders, banks, and industry stakeholders across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia to make optimized investment and strategic decisions.
• To learn more, please visit www.greenstreet.com.

Equal Opportunity

• The success of Green Street is directly attributable to the strength of our people. A diverse and inclusive work environment where top talent can thrive, think freely and offer different perspectives makes our insights even stronger. We’re building a company culture where differences are celebrated and valued.
• Green Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Green Street does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.