About the role As Senior Accountant for Real Estate Development, you will be the financial backbone of a globally distributed portfolio of high-end development projects. Working closely with project managers and leadership, you’ll track budgets, scrutinize assumptions, and ensure financial accuracy at every step. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on detail, discipline, and accountability. Your responsibilities will include: Expense Tracking & Reconciliation: Manage day-to-day accounting for multiple construction projects, including vendor invoices, credit card activity, and bank reconciliations. Budgeting & Forecasting: Maintain and update project budgets (CapEx and OpEx), tracking actuals vs. budget and surfacing variances proactively. Financial Analysis: Review and challenge assumptions behind budgets and estimates, ensuring alignment with scope and market realities. Reporting: Create clear, structured reporting for leadership on YTD spend, project forecasts, and capital allocation. Documentation & Controls: Ensure contracts, invoices, and supporting documents are organized, compliant, and audit-ready. Collaboration: Partner with project managers, vendors, and internal finance teams to support smooth execution of projects across multiple jurisdictions. WHO YOU ARE Experienced in accounting or project finance (5+ years) with exposure to construction or real estate development. Comfortable handling both the details (bank recs, invoices, budget spreadsheets) and higher-level financial reviews. Highly organized, disciplined, and detail-oriented, with a process-driven mindset. Skilled in Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with accounting software and project tools is a plus. Effective communicator — able to flag issues early, provide clear reporting, and liaise with both leadership and on-the-ground project teams. Adaptable to working across diverse regions, currencies, and vendor practices. CPA designation is a must