StevenDouglas has partnered with a high-growth real estate development firm based in South Florida that develops affordable housing communities. They are actively seeking a Senior Development Accountant, open due to growth of the firm as the firm continues to take on new development projects!
What makes this role different:
• Genuine promote-from-within culture — the current Controller was just promoted into a VP of Finance role
• Lean accounting team with no bureaucracy, meaning direct, regular exposure to senior finance leadership
• Newly created seat driven by real growth, not backfill — you'd be building into an expanding development pipeline
• Strong benefits: the majority of employee healthcare premiums covered, automatic 3% 401(k) contribution regardless of employee match, 3 weeks PTO plus floating holidays
• Remote flexibility for candidates outside South Florida!!
What you'll own:
• Full-cycle project accounting for a portfolio of affordable housing development deals, including budgets, vendor contracts, and reconciliations
• Monthly construction draw preparation and submission to lenders, investors, and public funders
• Notice to Owner tracking, lien waiver management, and payment release coordination
• Financial close support across each project phase, including cost certification packages during stabilization
What they're looking for:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in real estate development accounting
• Affordable housing experience required; LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) exposure strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Yardi Voyage