Director, Accounting (Real Estate) - The Wonderful Company

Join the team behind some of America’s most iconic brands!  At The Wonderful Company, we’re the force behind beloved household names like Wonderful Pistachios®, FIJI® Water, POM Wonderful®, JUSTIN® Wine, Teleflora®, Wonderful® Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful® Halos® Citrus.  We’re seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Real Estate Accounting Director to drive excellence in our Real Estate Accounting team.  This role involves close collaboration with property managers, asset managers, and various stakeholders to deliver financial results and drive continuous improvement in the organization.  Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Director, Accounting (Real Estate) will oversee accounting needs for both a stabilized commercial real estate portfolio as well as greenfield real estate development projects. If you’re ready to collaborate on high-profile projects and shape our success, this is your chance to shine.  

This position provides an excellent opportunity for growth.  As a key member of our collaborative and experienced accounting team, the ideal candidate must be a CPA and be well-versed in transactional and technical accounting. You must enjoy working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, complex environment, and be excited for many growth opportunities. 

This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions for all properties in our portfolio. 
• Read and interpret complex lease agreements to determine tenant chargebacks and make judgement calls on accounting treatment in discussions with tenants.      
• Provide strategic leadership to a growing team of accounting professionals, setting the team’s vision and direction while management performance and ensuring high performance and productivity.
• Ensure clear customer service to Property Management, Real Estate Development, Corporate Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and other departments, acting as a liaison and providing financial insights to meet their needs.
• Manage weekly payment runs ensuring appropriate items are selected for payment and sufficient cash is available in bank accounts not linked to the corporate ZBA account.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage quarterly and annual cash forecasts, ensuring accurate and timely projections to support financial planning and decision-marking.
• Drive the completion and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Coordinate with property managers, asset managers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting of property financial results. 
• Oversee the preparation of CAM budgets, tracking of actual CAM against the budgets communicated to tenants, and lead the annual CAM reconciliation process.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews and in-depth analysis of accounting transactions, financial statements, and management reports across diverse organizations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper financial statement classification of transactions.
• Manage the preparation of transaction flow documents for 1031 exchanges, intercompany settlements, and intercompany distributions and contributions.
• Manage the preparation of lender reporting packages, ensuring all are delivered on time and in full compliance with loan covenants and requirements.
• Manage the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop realistic financial goals.
• Identify opportunities for strategic projects and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the department.
• Drive completion of tax deliverables such as quarterly estimated income taxes, tax packages, and sales/use tax filings, in coordination with the Corporate Tax Department.
• Act as a mentor and sponsor for team members, fostering professional development and identifying pathways for career advancement. 

• 12+ years of comprehensive real estate accounting experience, demonstrating significant leadership in managerial capacities within a top-tier Public Accounting firm or in a dynamic real estate management or development environment with complex operations spanning multiple locations.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, CPA certification required.

• Ability to read and interpret complex real estate lease agreements and evaluate chargeback opportunities to the tenants.
• Proven track record of directly overseeing teams of 5 or more individuals and effectively collaborating with other stakeholders numbering 30 or more, demonstrating adept management and interpersonal skills to drive organizational success.
• Experience leading strategic projects related to process improvements to deliver efficient and effective performance.
• Proficiency in Yardi Voyager across multiple modules (GL Manager, Cash Management, Budgeting, CAM).
• Demonstrated expertise in driving automation processes within Yardi modules, including but not limited to general ledger, cash management, and accounts payable, and fixed asset modules, resulting in streamlined processes and enhanced operational efficiency, reduction in errors and saved time and resources. 
• Proven capability in leading successful systems and module implementations, ensuring stable operations after go-live.
• Advanced Excel skills required, proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
• Results-oriented mindset with a consistent track record of meet demanding deadlines while prioritizing competing tasks.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motive, and develop a high-performing team to achieve results, foster accountability, and cultivate talent with the organization. 
• Strong strategic vision and the ability to align departmental goals with broader organizational objectives.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial insights to diverse stakeholders.

Pay Range: $175,000 - $185,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. 

The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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