Vice President of Accounting
Smith Arnold Partners · Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
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.
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
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, AccountingLocation: Darien, CTPotential Compensation: $200,000 to $260,000 + Bonus
Responsibilities:Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and fixed assetsOversee month-end and year-end close processes, improving efficiency and cycle timesAnalyze financial performance, KPIs, and variances to support decision-makingLead all federal, state, and local tax compliance activities, ensuring timely and accurate filingsPartner with external advisors and auditors to address complex tax matters and auditsDevelop and implement tax strategies to minimize risk and optimize the effective tax rateOversee internal M&A transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and tax provision reportingDirect budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processesPrepare accurate and timely financial statements xzbcwsv in accordance with GAAPEnhance internal controls, policies, and financial proceduresLead audit engagements and act as the primary contact for external auditorsServe as a strategic partner to leadership, delivering clear and actionable financial insightsEvaluate and enhance financial systems to improve reporting and operational efficiency
Qualifications:BS degree in accounting or Finance, MBA + CPA10-15+ years experience with Tax, reit/credit productsExperience working in public accounting, tax and in houseTax compliance + Tax provision + Financial data modelingProficiency in Excel + QuickBooks + MS ERP Products
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
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, AccountingLocation: Darien, CTPotential Compensation: $200,000 to $260,000 + Bonus
Responsibilities:Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and fixed assetsOversee month-end and year-end close processes, improving efficiency and cycle timesAnalyze financial performance, KPIs, and variances to support decision-makingLead all federal, state, and local tax compliance activities, ensuring timely and accurate filingsPartner with external advisors and auditors to address complex tax matters and auditsDevelop and implement tax strategies to minimize risk and optimize the effective tax rateOversee internal M&A transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and tax provision reportingDirect budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processesPrepare accurate and timely financial statements xzbcwsv in accordance with GAAPEnhance internal controls, policies, and financial proceduresLead audit engagements and act as the primary contact for external auditorsServe as a strategic partner to leadership, delivering clear and actionable financial insightsEvaluate and enhance financial systems to improve reporting and operational efficiency
Qualifications:BS degree in accounting or Finance, MBA + CPA10-15+ years experience with Tax, reit/credit productsExperience working in public accounting, tax and in houseTax compliance + Tax provision + Financial data modelingProficiency in Excel + QuickBooks + MS ERP Products
Details
| Company | Smith Arnold Partners |
| Location | Fairfield, Connecticut, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | finance |
| Experience | permanent |