Director of Accounting & Finance (Real Estate)

TL;DR

Director of Accounting & Finance (Real Estate/Proptech): Managing all accounting and financial operations for a large portfolio of properties and legal entities with an accent on scalable systems, KPI tracking, and financial reporting. Focus on automating manual processes through AI-supported workflows and optimizing AppFolio integration.

Location: On-site in Los Angeles

Company

hirify.global is a commercial real estate intelligence platform.

What you will do

• Oversee all accounting and financial reporting for 40+ legal entities and approximately 100 properties.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, create financial forecasts, and manage cash flow projections.
• Establish and track recurring KPIs across accounting, leasing, maintenance, and operational functions.
• Develop, document, and manage departmental workflows and SOPs to ensure scalability.
• Drive the transition from manual processes to an AI-assisted operating model for finance tasks.
• Manage internal accounting staff and coordinate with outside CPAs, tax advisors, and auditors.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of accounting experience.
• Significant experience managing accounting operations for complex businesses with multiple entities.
• Proven ability to create and manage SOPs, reporting systems, and company KPIs.
• Must be based in Los Angeles for on-site work.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for an entrepreneurial environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with AppFolio.
• Real estate, property management, or real estate investment accounting experience.
• CPA license.
• Experience implementing automation, AI tools, or technology-enabled accounting processes.
• Experience managing offshore accounting personnel.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity for long-term leadership and potential future partnership in the organization.
• High-impact role with full ownership of the finance function.
• Fast-moving, entrepreneurial work environment.