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We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead the finance and accounting function for a growing real estate organization in Laurel, Maryland. This hybrid role offers the chance to work closely with executive leadership, strengthen financial operations, and help shape the company's long-term direction. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting, a strategic mindset, and the ability to build scalable processes that support continued expansion.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the company's accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial management across day-to-day and strategic activities.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles while maintaining timely and reliable reporting.
• Produce financial statements, executive reports, and business insights that support leadership decision-making.
• Oversee core transactional functions such as payables, receivables, payroll coordination, banking activity, and cash oversight.
• Develop budgets, cash flow projections, forecasts, and financial plans that align with organizational goals.
• Perform modeling and analysis related to profitability, pricing, and operating performance to guide business strategy.
• Partner with senior leaders on growth initiatives, offering financial perspective on key business decisions.
• Maintain compliance across tax coordination, licensing, insurance, registrations, and internal financial controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automate reporting, and implement scalable financial systems and governance practices.
• Build the foundation for a future accounting team by establishing structure, mentoring capability, and supporting organizational growth.