Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting

Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting

Location: Boston, MA (In-Office)
Reports To: Chief Accounting Officer

About Seyon Management

Seyon Management (SM) is a national real estate services firm supporting some of the world’s largest institutional property owners. Headquartered in Boston with offices in Miami, Philadelphia, and Nashville, SM manages approximately 15.5 million square feet nationwide and provides property management, construction management, asset management, accounting and financial reporting, and advisory services.

Role Summary

The Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting will lead all accounting and financial reporting functions for the portfolio of properties managed by SM. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep commercial real estate accounting expertise, strong people management skills, and the ability to deliver accurate, timely financials in a deadline-driven environment.

This role partners closely with clients, property and asset management teams, auditors, and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements for clients, lenders, joint venture partners, and third parties, including monthly reporting, capital calls, distribution recommendations, and loan draw submissions
• Ensure all accounting and financial reporting complies with applicable agreements, including management agreements, joint venture agreements, development agreements, and mortgage documents
• Interpret lease documents and support the accounting and analysis of complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, debt transactions, and sophisticated lease structures
• Collaborate with property and asset management teams to develop operating budgets, forecasts, CAM reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual client deliverables
• Manage onboarding and offboarding of acquisitions, dispositions, and new developments, ensuring seamless accounting system transitions and proper handling of all banking activity
• Verify lease data accuracy prior to system activation and ensure integrity across accounting platforms
• Maintain strong working knowledge of client-utilized accounting systems across multiple portfolios
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Accountants and Senior Accountants, ensuring high standards of quality, productivity, and professional growth
• Coordinate and deliver initial and ongoing staff training aligned with company policies, procedures, and best practices
• Manage multiple competing deadlines while holding team members accountable for timely and accurate deliverables
• Serve as point of contact for client tax and audit engagements.
• Drive continuous improvement through process automation, documentation, and cross-department collaboration
• Partner with peer leaders to share best practices and improve operational efficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred but not required.
• 7+ years of commercial real estate accounting experience
• 3–5 years of people management experience
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing real estate financial statements
• Yardi experience required, MRI a plus
• Strong knowledge of CAM, real estate tax escalations, and lease accounting
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Comfortable working in a paperless, technology-driven, and virtual environment
• Flexible, adaptable, and energized by growth and change
• Collaborative team player with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude
• Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Work Environment

• Full-time, in-office position with flexibility as approved by management
• Opportunity to lead and grow a high-performing accounting team
• Join a rapidly growing firm with institutional clients and national reach

SM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We also provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.